An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for residual funds.
SB 181 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to clarify how leftover campaign funds must be handled when a candidate or political committee ends its financial activity. It requires that residual funds be either used for election-related expenses, returned proportionally to contributors, or donated to a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (with restrictions preventing donations to nonprofits connected to the candidate or their family). Candidates must submit a final report by January 31 each year. This directly affects candidates and political committees managing campaign finances. The bill provides specific rules for fund disposition without changing broader election procedures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
Co
Sharif Street
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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