SB 280 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

SB 280 is a routine budget bill that allocates state and federal funds for government operations during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides funding for all state departments (including Education, Health, Transportation, and the judicial system), public schools, and payment of outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year. The bill specifies funding sources, including the General Fund, special accounts, and federal funds, to cover ongoing expenses and unpaid obligations. As a standard appropriations measure, it authorizes spending but does not create new policies or alter existing laws.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Vincent Hughes
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