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PA HB310

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Perry Stambaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Pennsylvania school districts from levying real property taxes after June 30, 2029, though collection of taxes levied before that date would still be permitted

  • Requires the General Assembly to annually provide each school district with state funding at least equal to the real property tax revenue collected during fiscal year 2028-2029, minus debt service obligations

  • Authorizes replacement revenue through state sales taxes, state income taxes, local income taxes, and local earned income/net profits taxes

  • Creates a "Stabilization of Education Fund" in the State Treasury to hold proceeds from state replacement taxes, with funds dedicated exclusively to school district support

  • Permanently prohibits the General Assembly from enacting any real property tax through general, local, or special law; requires passage by two consecutive legislative sessions followed by voter approval as a constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for expiration of authority to levy or collect real property taxes.

Last Action

Referred to Finance

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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