SB1036

Consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a repeal.

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Consolidates First Class Township Code into Title 73 of Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

Pennsylvania SB1036 consolidates the First Class Township Code into Title 73 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. It repeals the existing First Class Township Code and replaces it with new provisions. Key provisions include the establishment of township wards, the election of township commissioners, and the powers and duties of the board of commissioners. The bill also details the procedures for the appointment and removal of township officers, the conduct of township meetings, and the handling of township finances, including tax levies and assessments.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

198 Yea

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Calendar

Dec 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

Oct 28, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

History

Feb 11

Senate

Approved by the Governor

Feb 11

Senate

Act No. 7 of 2026

Feb 3

House

Signed in House