Budget & Taxes (Procurement)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 2451: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to temporarily exempt children's books, toys, and musical instruments from sales and use tax. The exemption applies only to individual buyers purchasing these items for personal use during a six-month window starting when the law takes effect. The legislation defines eligible items as those marketed for children aged 12 and under and clarifies that the tax break applies if payment is made within the six-month period, even if delivery occurs later. Additionally, the Department of Revenue will publish online guidance to help consumers understand how to claim this temporary exclusion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides temporary tax relief on children's items, reducing the tax burden for families and supporting fiscal relief for lower-income households.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 2454: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This Pennsylvania bill creates a temporary tax exemption for the sale and use of flags, flag poles, and related accessories. The exclusion applies only to individual buyers purchasing these items for personal, non-business purposes during a six-month window starting on July 1, 2026. The law defines a purchaser as someone who places an order and pays by cash or credit within that six-month period, even if the item is delivered later. The Department of Revenue will publish online guidance to help the public understand how to claim this exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a temporary tax exemption for individual buyers, reducing tax burden on personal purchases and offering fiscal relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 2245: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to exclude gun safes and gun locks from sales and use taxes. It directly affects retailers selling these security devices and consumers purchasing them for firearm storage. The legislation defines a gun safe as a self-contained enclosure with locking mechanisms that prevent unauthorized access, while explicitly excluding gun cabinets from the tax exemption. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by excluding gun safes and locks from sales tax, reducing the financial burden on consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 27, 2026

HB 2538: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.

This bill proposes a temporary sales tax exemption for individuals purchasing gardening supplies in Pennsylvania. It directly affects residents buying items such as tools, seeds, plants, and flowers for personal, non-business use. The exemption applies only during a six-month window starting from the bill's effective date, which is set for July 1, 2026. Purchasers must pay for these items by cash or credit within that six-month period, even if the delivery arrives later. The Department of Revenue will be required to publish online guidance to help consumers understand how to claim this temporary exclusion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides temporary sales tax exemption for gardening supplies, offering tax relief to residents and reducing the tax burden on personal purchases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 2301: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits for critical minerals extraction.

This Pennsylvania bill expands the PA EDGE tax credit program to include companies extracting critical minerals from produced water, which is wastewater from oil and gas wells. The legislation defines "critical minerals" as materials essential for national security and energy systems, and sets a $1 million minimum investment requirement for facilities to qualify for tax credits. To receive the credit, companies must use Pennsylvania-produced water for extraction, hire local workers, and comply with state procurement laws. The Department of Revenue will review applications and approve tax credits for eligible projects that meet all specified criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit program for critical minerals extraction, promoting economic development and fiscal incentives for local businesses while utilizing produced water resources.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes critical minerals extraction from produced water, supporting energy infrastructure and national security needs through tax incentives.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill incentivizes extraction of critical minerals from produced water, which could increase industrial activity and potential environmental impacts from wastewater use and extraction processes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Tax Incentives Oil & Gas

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 2104: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; imposing duties on the Office of Information Technology; providing for administration of Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network; and imposing penalties.

HB 2104 establishes Pennsylvania's Office of Information Technology and an Information Technology Fund to centralize and streamline state IT management. It requires all state agencies to submit detailed business cases for major IT projects and sets five-year budget limits to control costs, reduce redundancy, and improve cybersecurity. The bill also creates a Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee, mandates improved data protection for personal information, and assigns oversight for the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network. These changes directly affect all state agencies by requiring standardized IT procurement, budgeting, and security protocols.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes five-year budget limits for IT projects to control costs, reduce redundancy, and improve fiscal management within state IT spending.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee, mandates data protection, and centralizes IT management to improve cybersecurity and reduce redundancy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Dec 22, 2025

HB 1768: An Act establishing the Local Food Purchasing Incentive Grant Program, the Keystone Producer Grant Program, the Keystone Assistance Grant Program and the Keystone Fresh Farm to School Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture.

HB 1768 establishes four new grant programs to support Pennsylvania's local food system. It provides incentives for schools and institutions to purchase local food (Local Food Purchasing Incentive Grant), offers financial assistance to farmers for production improvements (Keystone Producer Grant), supports food distribution networks (Keystone Assistance Grant), and funds school meal programs sourcing from local farms (Keystone Fresh Farm to School Account). The Department of Agriculture and Department of Education would administer these programs and manage the grant allocations. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania farmers, schools, food distributors, and local food businesses by creating new funding mechanisms to strengthen regional food systems.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via new grant programs (Local Food Purchasing, Keystone Producer, etc.) for agricultural support, increasing government spending on food system initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates Keystone Fresh Farm to School Account funding school meal programs sourcing local farms, directly supporting student nutrition and access within K-12 education system.90% confidence

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 1096: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program and the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program Account; and providing for research on Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program.

HB 1096 creates the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income residents for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at participating retailers. The bill establishes a dedicated "Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program Account" within the state treasury to fund the program and requires the state to conduct research on the program's effectiveness. It directly affects eligible low-income Pennsylvanians and participating farmers and retailers by expanding access to healthy food options. The law, which passed on June 3, 2025, focuses on concrete policy changes: creating the program structure, securing funding through the new account, and mandating program evaluation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated state treasury account to fund food assistance program for low-income residents, advancing public service funding through targeted budget allocation.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 1450: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for Homebuyer Rebate Program.

House Bill 1450 establishes a Homebuyer Rebate Program to provide a financial rebate to eligible individuals purchasing a home in Pennsylvania. The bill creates a dedicated Homebuyer Rebate Program Fund, into which 10% of the state's realty transfer tax collected annually will be deposited, starting July 31, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, qualified homebuyers can apply to the Department of Revenue for a $2,500 rebate to help offset their realty transfer tax liability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates homebuyer rebate program funded by 10% of realty transfer tax, providing $2,500 tax relief to eligible buyers, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Nov 17, 2025

HB 1540: An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Buy America, Buy Union Grant Program and the Buy America, Buy Union Grant Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

HB 1540 creates a "Buy America, Buy Union" grant program and fund under Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. It requires state-funded projects to prioritize American-made materials and union labor by offering grants to qualifying contractors. The bill establishes a dedicated fund to finance these grants, directly affecting state agencies and contractors working on public projects. Key provisions mandate that projects receiving grants must meet specific union labor and domestic sourcing standards, altering how state procurement contracts are awarded. This policy change shifts procurement incentives toward union workers and U.S. manufactured goods for eligible state projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated fund to finance grants for union labor and American-made materials on state projects, increasing government spending on specific initiatives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates union labor for state project grants, directly supporting collective bargaining and union employment standards per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Collective Bargaining

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