Pennsylvania HB2412: An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a duty on the Auditor General; providing for financial statements, for the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund and for restrictions; and making appropriations.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 24, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 3074 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY J. HARRIS, MARCH 24, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, MARCH 24, 2026 Providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a duty on the Auditor General; providing for financial statements, for the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund and for restrictions; and making appropriations. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the State-related University Nonpreferred Appropriation Act of 2026. Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Auditor General." The Auditor General of the Commonwealth. "Current fiscal year." The fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. "Department." The Department of Education of the Commonwealth. "Secretary." The Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth. "State-related university." The term includes: (1) The Pennsylvania State University. (2) The University of Pittsburgh. (3) Temple University. (4) Lincoln University. Section 3. Cost basis during current fiscal year. Payments made to a State-related university on …

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Sponsors

• Jordan Harris (D, 186) · primary sponsor
• Paul Takac (D, 82)
• Roni Green (D, 190)

Latest actions

1. July 12, 2026: Act No. 11A of 2026, July 12, 2026
2. July 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2026
3. July 12, 2026: Presented to the Governor, July 12, 2026
4. July 12, 2026: Signed in Senate, July 12, 2026
5. July 12, 2026: Signed in House, July 12, 2026
6. July 12, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, July 12, 2026 (43-7)
7. July 11, 2026: Second consideration, July 11, 2026
8. July 10, 2026: First consideration, July 10, 2026
9. July 10, 2026: Reported as committed, July 10, 2026
10. July 9, 2026: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, July 9, 2026

Votes

• Senate Floor: HB2412, RC 485 (July 12, 2026): 43 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Reported as Committed (July 10, 2026): 21 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2412, RC 1320 (July 1, 2026): 155 yea, 47 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 1, 2026): 22 yea, 15 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB2412, RC 935 (April 15, 2026): 99 yea, 102 nay, failed
• House Appropriations: Report Bill As Committed (March 25, 2026): 22 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2412?

HB2412 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a duty on the Auditor General; providing for financial statements, for the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund and for restrictions; and making appropriations.

What is the status of HB2412?

Signed into law as of July 12, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 11A of 2026, July 12, 2026 (July 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2412?

Jordan Harris (D, 186), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2412?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2412