Pennsylvania SB1494: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to uniformity of taxation.

What the bill says

A joint resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to uniformity of taxation. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows.

From the introduced text, October 13, 2026:

A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to uniformity of taxation. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Pennsylvania is proposed in accordance with Article XI: That section 1 of Article VIII be repealed: [§ 1. Uniformity of taxation. All taxes shall be uniform, upon the same class of subjects, within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collected under general laws.] Section 2. The following procedure applies to the proposed constitutional amendment in this joint resolution: (1) Upon the first passage by the General Assembly of the amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. (2) Upon the second passage by the General Assembly of the amendment, the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall proceed immediately to comply with the advertising requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. The Secretary of the Commonwealth shall submit the amendment to the qualified electors of this Commonwealth at the first primary, general or municipal election which meets the requirements of section 1 of Article XI of the Constitution of …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Kearney (D, 26) · primary sponsor
• Nikil Saval (D, 1)
• John Kane (D, 9)
• Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Sharif Street (D, 3)
• Nickolas Pisciottano (D, 45)

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 13, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1494?

SB1494 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to uniformity of taxation.

What does SB1494 do?

In its own words: A joint resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, repealing provisions relating to uniformity of taxation. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby resolves as follows.

What is the status of SB1494?

In committee as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1494?

Timothy Kearney (D, 26), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1494?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1494