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Budget & Taxes across the country

Every budget & taxes bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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287
last 12 weeks
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United States
174 bills
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Showing 151–160 of 253 bills

Bills supporting budget & taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 31, 2026

HB 2721: An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further providing for temporary auditor; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for adoption of budget.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws regarding borough and town governance to address financial management when auditor positions are empty. It allows a borough council to temporarily appoint one or two individuals to fill vacancies in the auditor's office, granting them the same powers as elected auditors until the next election. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that the council must adopt the town budget by December 31 and ensures total spending cannot exceed available estimated revenues. The council retains full discretion to set the qualifications for these temporary appointments.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces budget adoption deadlines and spending limits to ensure fiscal responsibility and prevent overspending.90% confidence
Brett Miller (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 1393: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in neighborhood improvement zones, further providing for Neighborhood Improvement Zone Funds and providing for Small Business Opportunity Program.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to update how funds are managed in Neighborhood Improvement Zones and to create a new Small Business Opportunity Program. Under the new rules, any leftover money from these zones must first pay required debts and obligations before 25% of the baseline tax revenue is automatically transferred to a fund dedicated to small business grants. The program is designed to help small businesses start, grow, or stay open in these specific areas by providing financial support to those that hire full-time employees and file all required tax reports. Local authorities will be required to report annually on the number of businesses participating, the total money awarded, and the number of jobs created or kept. Additionally, the bill clarifies that local officials and auditors can access specific tax records for these zones solely to verify eligibility and manage the program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new Small Business Opportunity Program funded by tax revenues to support small businesses, advancing fiscal management and economic development.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Revenue
Nick Miller (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1417: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for sustainable aviation fuel tax credit.

This bill creates a tax credit program in Pennsylvania to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuel. To qualify, companies must invest at least $150 million in a local facility, create at least 400 permanent jobs, and pay workers prevailing wages. The credit provides up to $1 per gallon for fuel production, with an extra 25 cents per gallon for using local feedstocks or achieving significant greenhouse gas reductions. Eligible producers must also meet specific state tax compliance requirements and sign a commitment letter with state officials.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit to fund sustainable aviation fuel production, advancing fiscal management and state budget goals through targeted economic incentives.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credits to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production, reducing fossil fuel dependence and supporting clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel and rewards greenhouse gas reductions, directly promoting clean energy and reducing emissions.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax credits to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and sustainability.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits Climate Change Airports Transportation Funding
Devlin Robinson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 2706: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal.

This bill establishes a new Pennsylvania tax credit program designed to help residents who pay for child and dependent care. It allows eligible taxpayers to claim a state tax credit based on the amount they already claim for the same expenses on their federal tax returns. The credit rate changes over time, starting at 30% for tax years ending before 2023, increasing to 100% for years between 2023 and 2026, and returning to 100% for years after 2026. The maximum credit is calculated on up to $3,000 of expenses for one child or $6,000 for two or more children.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit for child and dependent care expenses, providing tax relief to residents and supporting families.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits
Melissa Shusterman (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 22, 2026

HB 2709: An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in entertainment economic enhancement program, further providing for limitations.

This bill increases the annual funding cap for Pennsylvania's Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program from $24 million to $26 million. The change directly affects the state's entertainment industry by allowing a larger pool of tax credits to be distributed each fiscal year. These credits are designed to help businesses in the entertainment sector by reducing their tax liability. The new limit will apply to fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding cap for entertainment tax credits, directly advancing state fiscal support for the industry.90% confidence
Joe Ciresi (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 8, 2026

SB 1406: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; and providing for Keystone Literacy Investment Tax Credit.

This bill creates a new tax incentive program called the Keystone Literacy Investment Tax Credit to fund evidence-based reading instruction in Pennsylvania public schools. The program allows insurance companies and their holding companies to purchase tax credits from the state, which they can then use to offset their own insurance premiums tax liability. The Department of Community and Economic Development will sell up to $150 million in these credits by January 2027, with the funds designated for literacy programs. Qualified taxpayers can begin applying the credits against their tax bills starting in 2029, with an annual cap on the total amount of credits that can be used set at $50 million.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new tax credit program to fund evidence-based reading instruction in public schools, directly advancing education funding through fiscal mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a tax credit to fund evidence-based reading instruction in public schools, directly increasing resources for education.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives
Tracy Pennycuick (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2685: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits relating to economic development.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's tax code to create a new economic development tax credit designed to support business growth and infrastructure improvements within the state. To receive this credit, entities must hire only Pennsylvania residents, use 100% materials sourced from within the state or the United States, and comply with prevailing wage laws. The Department of Community and Economic Development is tasked with auditing recipients annually to ensure they meet these requirements, and any entity found non-compliant must repay the full amount of the tax credit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates an economic development tax credit to stimulate business growth and infrastructure, aligning with fiscal management and economic support goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates hiring Pennsylvania residents and compliance with prevailing wage laws, directly supporting local employment standards and worker wages.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development
Rob Matzie (D) · 12 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2684: An Act providing for commuter impact zones; establishing the Commuter Impact Zone Grant Program, Commuter Impact Mitigation Grant Program and Commuter Impact Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Transportation.

This bill establishes a new framework in Pennsylvania to identify and support communities heavily affected by regional commuter traffic. It creates a system where the Department of Transportation designates specific municipalities as "commuter impact zones" based on criteria such as high out-of-county employment rates, heavy highway congestion, and environmental strain. Once designated, these municipalities become eligible for funding through two new grant programs: one for infrastructure repairs like road maintenance and stormwater management, and another for residential noise reduction, air quality improvements, and small business stabilization. The legislation also sets up a dedicated fund to finance these initiatives and requires the state department to develop specific rules for awarding grants, with individual awards capped at $5 million per year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new grant programs and funds to support municipalities affected by commuter traffic, directly advancing fiscal management for public services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes grant programs and funding to repair infrastructure and mitigate commuter impact in designated zones.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Roads & Highways
Tarah Probst (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 6, 2026

HB 2688: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in taxation and finance, further providing for township and special tax levies.

This bill allows second-class townships in Pennsylvania to vote on adding a new local tax to fund their police departments. Under the proposed changes, a township board of supervisors can place a referendum on the ballot to approve an annual tax of up to three mills on real property. If voters approve the measure, the collected funds would be used specifically to support the local police force. The tax would be collected in cash and would become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables townships to levy taxes to fund local police departments, directly increasing funding for public safety services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables townships to levy taxes specifically to fund local police departments, directly strengthening law enforcement resources.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Policing Tags Local Government
Jack Rader (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 6, 2026

HB 2689: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to create a disaster recovery grant program for fruit and vegetable growers affected by freeze events between April 1 and April 21, 2026. It allocates up to $20 million from previously set-aside funds for highly pathogenic avian influenza to assist growers of specialty crops, including pome and stone fruits, grapes, berries, and vegetables, who suffered production losses exceeding 30%. The legislation explicitly excludes costs already covered by federal funding, insurance, or other contracts from receiving these state grants and requires the Department of Agriculture to publish implementation guidelines within 90 days of the bill's effective date.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20M from existing funds to create a disaster recovery grant program for agricultural growers, directly funding a specific state assistance program.90% confidence
Dan Moul (R) · 28 co-sponsors
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