Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 10, 2025

HB 260: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for refunds.

HB 260 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to update provisions related to liquid fuels and fuel taxes, specifically creating a process for refunding overpaid taxes. It directly affects taxpayers, such as businesses or individuals, who paid excess fuel taxes under previous regulations. The bill establishes clear mechanisms for claiming refunds, including eligibility criteria and submission procedures for those who qualify. This change aims to streamline tax recovery without altering the underlying tax rates or collection methods.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refund process for overpaid fuel taxes, providing tax relief to affected taxpayers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 10, 2025

HB 828: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations for liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license auction.

HB 828 would require the state to auction new liquor licenses for alcohol and malt beverage establishments under the Liquor Code, replacing the current discretionary approval process. This change directly affects businesses seeking to open or expand bars, restaurants, or retail stores selling alcohol, as they would now bid competitively for licenses. The bill specifies that licenses would be awarded to the highest bidder in public auctions, creating a transparent, market-based allocation method rather than administrative discretion. This policy shift aims to modernize license distribution while generating potential state revenue through the auction process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates state revenue through license auctions, enhancing fiscal management under Budget & Taxes by creating a transparent revenue stream.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Pennsylvania · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 257: An Act amending Titles 4 (Amusements), 74 (Transportation) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in interactive gaming, further providing for interactive gaming tax; in sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions, for fund and for operating program and providing for annual performance evaluation and for operating a controlled substance injection site near infrastructure of a local transportation organization; in metropolitan transportation authorities, further providing for special prosecutor for mass transit; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for metropolitan transportation authority projects; in licensing of drivers, further providing for persons ineligible for licensing, license issuance to minors and junior driver's license, for learners' permits, for application for driver's license or learner's permit by minor and for examination of applicant for driver's license; in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for the offense of interference with operation or movement of a public transit vehicle and for sentencing enhancement for drug delivery on transit; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminated signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Supplemental Funding for Three and Four Digit State Routes Account in the Motor License Fund.

HB 257 updates Pennsylvania laws across multiple transportation and gaming areas. It creates new rules for minor driver licensing (including junior licenses and learners' permits), adds penalties for drug delivery on transit, and allows operating controlled substance injection sites near public transit infrastructure. The bill also adjusts interactive gaming taxes, establishes a new highway funding account for state routes, and defines terms for sustainable mobility programs. These changes directly affect drivers (especially minors), transit operators, gaming businesses, and local transportation authorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Supplemental Funding Account for highway maintenance and adjusts interactive gaming tax, generating revenue for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes highway funding account, sustainable mobility program, and enhances transit safety via penalties for drug delivery on transit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 15, 2025

HB 1574: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Redevelopment Authority Startup Loan Program and the Redevelopment Authority Startup Fund.

HB 1574 creates a new loan program and fund to help local redevelopment authorities start community renewal projects. It establishes a Redevelopment Authority Startup Fund to provide low-interest loans for initiatives like rebuilding neighborhoods or revitalizing downtown areas. This directly affects cities and towns with active redevelopment agencies, giving them a new way to finance early-stage projects. The bill amends the Fiscal Code to set up this funding mechanism, changing how these local agencies access capital for urban renewal efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new Redevelopment Authority Startup Fund and loan program via Fiscal Code amendment, directly allocating state funds for community renewal projects and financing local redevelopment initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates new fund for low-interest loans to finance community renewal projects including neighborhood rebuilding and downtown revitalization, directly supporting housing development initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 640: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, providing for managed care organization assessment, for intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual disability assessments, for hospital assessments, for Statewide quality care assessments and for nursing facility assessment; in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties; in judicial administration, further providing for surcharge and fee; and making repeals .

HB 640 creates new assessment fees for specific healthcare providers, including managed care organizations, intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities, hospitals, and nursing facilities. These fees fund state oversight programs under the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The law amends the 1929 Administrative Code to establish these funding mechanisms and adjust related administrative duties. It directly affects healthcare providers that must pay these assessments and state agencies managing the funds. The bill became law on June 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new assessment fees on healthcare providers to fund state oversight programs under Public Welfare and Drug Programs, directly increasing state revenue for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new assessments on healthcare providers to fund state oversight programs, strengthening regulatory quality and accountability in healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 1340: An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts within the Fantasy Contest Fund and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the fiscal year beginning 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.

HB 1340 allocates funds collected from Pennsylvania's gaming activities (including state lotteries, fantasy contests, and video gaming) to four state agencies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Specifically, it directs money from the State Gaming Fund, Fantasy Contest Fund, and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The bill covers both new spending for the upcoming fiscal year and payments for bills incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2025. This is a routine budget authorization, not a policy change, and it became law on June 27, 2025 (Act No. 9A of 2025).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates existing gaming revenue to fund state agencies (Attorney General, Revenue, State Police, Gaming Control Board), supporting budget allocation for public services and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 1072: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for filing and payment of claim. Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.

HB 1072 modifies two existing laws: it updates the Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify eligibility and application processes for senior citizens' property tax and rent rebate programs, directly affecting seniors who qualify for these benefits. It also amends the State Lottery Law to specify how lottery revenue funds are allocated and managed. The bill makes concrete changes to how rebate claims are filed and paid under the senior assistance program, while adjusting the disposition of lottery funds. These amendments aim to streamline administration without creating new programs or altering benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify senior tax rebate processes, providing direct tax relief for qualifying seniors under existing programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 6, 2025

HB 242: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credits relating to beginning farmers, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for beginning farmer management tax credit and for approval of tax credit.

HB 242 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Code to expand tax credits for beginning farmers. It creates a new "beginning farmer management tax credit" and clarifies definitions to streamline eligibility. The credit reduces tax liability for new farmers who use management services to start operations. This directly affects Pennsylvania farmers beginning agricultural businesses, making the tax benefit clearer and more accessible.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits for beginning farmers, providing tax relief to new agricultural businesses under Pennsylvania's Tax Code.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Pennsylvania · House May 22, 2025

HB 818: An Act providing for the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts for first-time homebuyers in this Commonwealth; establishing the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Program and the First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund; and imposing duties on the Treasury Department.

HB 818 creates a program allowing first-time homebuyers in the Commonwealth to open state-backed savings accounts for down payments and closing costs. It establishes a dedicated First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Fund and requires the Treasury Department to manage the program and allocate funds. The bill directly affects eligible first-time homebuyers by providing a new savings mechanism for housing costs. Key provisions include the fund's creation, Treasury's administrative duties, and the structure for account access.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a state-funded program requiring Treasury to manage and allocate funds, creating new government spending for homebuyer assistance, directly advancing state budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state-backed savings accounts for first-time homebuyers' down payments, directly funding affordable housing access through dedicated state program.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Pennsylvania · House May 16, 2025

HB 820: 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 working Pennsylvanians tax credit.

HB 820 creates Pennsylvania's "Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit," which provides a state tax credit equal to 30% of a taxpayer's federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for the same year. This credit directly affects low-to-moderate income Pennsylvania residents who qualify for the federal EITC, applying it against their state tax bill. The credit is refundable, meaning taxpayers receive a cash refund if the credit exceeds their state tax liability. The bill takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit (30% of federal EITC) for low-to-moderate income residents, directly providing tax relief and reducing state tax liability for qualifying taxpayers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates refundable tax credit matching federal EITC, directly increasing disposable income for low-to-moderate income workers, expanding financial benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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