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SB 848

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in organization of departmental administrative boards and commissions and of advisory boards and commissions, further providing for State Planning Board.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Cappelletti and 10 co-sponsors

SB 848 restructures Pennsylvania's State Planning Board administrative organization to adjust how the agency coordinates statewide planning and interagency cooperation.

Act No. 15 of 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 848

Legislative bill overview

SB 848 amends Pennsylvania's Administrative Code of 1929 to modify the structure and operations of the State Planning Board, which oversees statewide planning initiatives and coordination among state agencies. The bill appears to reorganize how this board functions within the state's administrative structure, though specific amendments are not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

The State Planning Board influences how Pennsylvania approaches long-term development, infrastructure, land use, and regional coordination. Changes to its organization could affect the state's capacity to address issues like economic development, environmental planning, and interagency collaboration across all regions of Pennsylvania.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The amendment language is not specified in available records, making it difficult to assess whether stakeholders view this as housekeeping reform or a substantive restructuring with policy implications
  • Bipartisan sponsorship: While the diverse sponsor list (both rural and urban districts) suggests broad support, it may mask disagreements about the board's actual powers and resource allocation
  • Implementation details: Questions may arise about whether reorganization improves efficiency or creates bureaucratic complications for entities that interact with the board

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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