All Roll Calls
Yes: 109 • No: 0
PennsylvaniaSB 9712025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further providing for completion, filing and publication of annual townsh . . .ip report and financial statement.
Sponsored By: Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New audit and posting dates for townships
Auditors must finish the annual audit by June 30 each year. By June 30, the auditors’ secretary files signed, sworn copies of the report with the township secretary, the county clerk of courts or prothonotary, the Department of Community Affairs, and the Department of Transportation. The township secretary publishes a short, audited financial summary in a local newspaper by July 15. The summary lists total assets, liabilities, net position, revenue, expenses, and changes in net position, and says where to see the full statements and auditor’s report. If the full statements and report are not printed, the township gives copies to the newspaper when asking to publish. A secretary who does not file or publish as required commits a summary offense. Effective 60 days after enactment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Timothy P. Kearney
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Barbara Gleim
Republican • House
Cris Dush
Republican • Senate
Dawn W. Keefer
Republican • Senate
Jay Costa
Democratic • Senate
Judy Ward
Republican • Senate
Patrick J. Stefano
Republican • Senate
Patty Kim
Democratic • Senate
Scott Hutchinson
Republican • Senate
Wayne D. Fontana
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 12/17/2025
26 0
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 12/8/2025
Senate Bill 971 PN1112, Final Passage
Yes: 50 • No: 0
committee vote • 10/28/2025
22 0
Yes: 22 • No: 0
committee vote • 10/7/2025
11 0
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 24 of 2026
7/12/2026GovernorApproved by the Governor
7/12/2026GovernorPresented to the Governor
7/11/2026HouseSigned in Senate
7/11/2026HouseSigned in House
7/1/2026HouseThird consideration and final passage (201-1)
7/1/2026HouseRe-reported as committed
7/1/2026HouseRe-referred to Appropriations
6/30/2026HouseSecond consideration
6/30/2026HouseRemoved from table
6/26/2026HouseLaid on the table
12/17/2025HouseFirst consideration
12/17/2025HouseReported as committed
12/17/2025HouseReferred to Local Government
12/9/2025HouseThird consideration and final passage (50-0)
12/8/2025SenateRe-reported as committed
10/28/2025SenateRe-referred to Appropriations
10/8/2025SenateSecond consideration
10/8/2025SenateFirst consideration
10/7/2025SenateReported as committed
10/7/2025SenateReferred to Local Government
8/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
PN 1112
8/15/2025
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