An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in elections of officers, further providing for officers elected; and, in elected officers and elections, providing for newly elected officer training.
This bill allows boroughs and cities in Pennsylvania to use public funds to cover the training costs for newly elected officers before their terms begin. By amending state statutes for both incorporated towns and cities, the legislation authorizes municipalities to pay for educational programs designed to prepare these officials for their new roles. The measure does not mandate that any specific training be offered or require all municipalities to participate, leaving the decision to pay for such programs entirely up to local governments. It also sets the law into effect 60 days after it is signed, giving communities time to adjust their budgeting processes accordingly.
Bill status
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Apr 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Kearney
DDemocratic
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Dawn Keefer
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Patty Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Hutchinson
RRepublican
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tracy Pennycuick
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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