Meeting to consider to consider SB 418, SB 862, SB 871, SB 971, SB 972, SB 975, SB 993, SB 1036 and HB 1651

Senate Local Government Committee

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.

Room 8E-A, East Wing


Agenda

SB 418 (Baker)

Amends Title 16 (Counties) and Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) to clarify that in the event of a vacancy in the office of district attorney, the first assistant will be appointed to fill the office for the balance of the unexpired term. (*amendment)

*A00103

Retroactively applies provisions of the bill.

SB 862 (Kim)

Amends the Borough Code in Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) to clarify existing procedures for filling vacancies in elective borough offices and adds an expedited process for filling vacancies in the event of a deadlock.

SB 871 (Dush)

Amends the Second Class Township Code to provide for irrevocable letters of credit as a form of contract security.

SB 971 (Kearney)

Amends the Second Class Township Code, by changing the date of completion, filing, and publication of the Annual Township Report from the first day of April to the last day of June of each year.

SB 972 (Kearney)

Amends the Second Class Township Code, to allow for municipal memorials honoring first responders and to update language to replace the term “soldier.”

SB 975 (Hutchinson)

Amends Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and Title 11 (Cities) to change the date of completion, filing, and publication of the Audit and Annual Financial Report from 90 days after the close of the fiscal year to the last day of June after the close of each fiscal year.

SB 993 (Keefer)

Amends Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and Title 11 (Cities), to allow for municipal memorials honoring first responders and to update language to replace the term “soldier.”(**amendment)

**A01816

Applies provisions of the bill to Title 16 (Counties).

SB 1036 (Keefer)

Consolidates the First Class Township Code into Title 73 (Townships).

HB 1651 (Freeman)

Amends the Second Class Township Code, to clarify and streamline existing procedures for filling vacancies and provide an expedited process for filling vacancies in the event of a deadlock.

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