Monday, October 5, 2026
SB 330, PN 287 (Brooks) – This bill amends the Sports Raffle Charities Act to require 5% of the proceeds that is currently distributed for charitable purposes from Major League and Collegiate Sporting Event 50/50 Raffles to be remitted to the State Treasurer to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner. Senator Pittman offered amendment A4509, which clarifies that the affiliated nonprofit organization conducting the raffle is required to donate five percent to the Office of State Fire Commissioner. The amendment was agreed to via voice vote, and the bill went over in its order as amended.
SB 478, PN 1984 (Farry) – The bill establishes the Office of Employee Ownership and the Employee Ownership Advisory Board. A vote of 48-1 was recorded.
SB 980, PN 1975 (Yaw) – Amends Title 35 (Health and Safety) to limit the manufacturing, sale, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing PFAS and allows for funding from the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund. A vote of 48-1 was recorded.
SB 1262, PN 1567 (Pennycuick) – This bill amends Title 75 (Vehicles) providing for a sentencing enhancement for operators of school buses who are found to be under the influence. Senator Coleman offered amendment A3337, which requires that any side stop signal arm enforcement system be able to verify that the red light signals and amber signals functioned as required. The amendment was approved 49-0. The bill went over in its order as amended.
SB 465, PN 417 (Laughlin) – This bill changes the distribution of proceeds received by a club from games of chance as follows: 50% for public interest purposes within one year of the end of the calendar year in which the proceeds were obtained; and 50% retained by the club licensee. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 995, PN 1162 (Gebhard) – Amends the Local Options Small Games of Chance Act (SGOCA) to increase the weekly payout cap to $60,000. A vote of 49-0 was recorded.
SB 1328, PN 1983 (Bartolotta) – This bill requires Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at electric utility worksites. A vote of 47-2 was recorded.