Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2408: An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates $43.176 million from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and $2.879 million from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to cover the operating expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds will be used to pay salaries, wages, travel expenses, and other costs for the board's employees and members, as well as to settle unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year. The appropriations apply specifically to the board's duties related to managing the State Employees' Retirement System and the State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date has already passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $46M to fund State Employees' Retirement Board operations, directly supporting budget appropriations and fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 12, 2026

HB 2401: An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

This bill establishes Pennsylvania's capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, setting specific spending limits on public infrastructure projects. It authorizes up to $1.2 billion for building and structure improvements, $20 million for furniture and equipment, $100 million for transportation assistance, and $325 million for redevelopment assistance, with no funding allocated for flood control projects. The bill directly affects state agencies responsible for managing these capital projects and requires repayment of any debt incurred through the General Fund or applicable special funds. It takes effect immediately upon introduction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes capital budget for FY 2026-2027, allocating $1.2B+ for infrastructure and public projects, directly funding state budget priorities90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $100 million for transportation assistance and $1.2 billion for infrastructure improvements, directly funding transportation projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2406: An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of Attorney General.

This bill allocates $7,805,000 from a restricted revenue account in Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate within the Office of Attorney General. The funding is designated to support the office's operations for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, whichever occurs later. This measure provides financial resources to enable the office to continue its consumer protection activities without changing its existing functions or responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $7.8M to fund consumer protection operations, directly advancing public service funding and fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 12, 2026

HB 2400: 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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments 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.

This bill allocates state and federal funding to Pennsylvania government agencies for the fiscal year 2026-2027, including money for the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, public schools, and unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year. It distributes funds from the General Fund, special funds, and federal sources to specific departments such as the Governor's office, courts, schools, health services, and transportation agencies. The legislation also includes additional appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to cover remaining unpaid bills from that period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides appropriations and funding for state government operations, public schools, and essential services, directly advancing budget allocation for fiscal year 2026-2027.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2405: An Act making an appropriation from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development.

This bill allocates $2,235,000 from a restricted revenue account within Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate in the Department of Community and Economic Development. The funding is intended to support the operational expenses of the office for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The appropriation takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately, whichever occurs later. This measure provides financial resources to help the office carry out its existing functions without adding new programs or changing its responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.235M to fund the Office of Small Business Advocate, directly supporting government spending and fiscal management for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Tags Small Business

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 1246: 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 definitions and for imposition of tax.

This bill proposes adding a 10% sales and use tax on online subscriptions to sexually explicit commercial content in Pennsylvania. It defines taxable content as digital images or videos depicting sexual acts intended for sexual arousal, while excluding material with serious literary, artistic, or educational value. The tax would be collected by vendors at the time of purchase and would require online platforms to register with the state even if they do not have a physical presence in Pennsylvania. The revenue generated would go to the state's General Fund as nonmotor vehicle tax revenue, and the law would take effect on July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new sales tax on online subscriptions, increasing state revenue and aligning with fiscal management objectives.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes new taxes on online content, restricting digital commerce and potentially limiting access to lawful adult content.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2407: An Act making appropriations from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates approximately $67 million from two retirement funds to cover the operating expenses of Pennsylvania's Public School Employees' Retirement Board for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding includes about $65.5 million from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and $1.5 million from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to pay for staff salaries, travel, contractual services, and other administrative costs. The legislation also authorizes payment of any outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year that were not yet settled. These funds will support the board's management of retirement benefits for public school employees and the administration of the defined contribution plan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $67M to fund Public School Employees' Retirement Board operations, directly supporting fiscal management and essential public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $67M to fund retirement board operations supporting public school employees' benefits and administrative functions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2410: An Act making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

This bill allocates state and federal funding to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support its operations and regulatory activities. It provides $98.1 million from state funds and $5.383 million in federal funds specifically for salaries, administrative expenses, and the enforcement of natural gas pipeline safety regulations. The legislation ensures that federal funds received by the commission cannot be reimbursed by utility companies, while the funding takes effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date arrives later.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $98.1M in state funding to support Public Utility Commission operations and regulatory activities, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides funding to the Public Utility Commission for operational expenses and pipeline safety enforcement, supporting energy infrastructure regulation and consumer protection.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Utility Regulation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 2402: An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, flood control projects, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects and Manufacturing Fund projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making appropriations.

This bill establishes Pennsylvania's capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, authorizing state agencies to spend money on public improvements, equipment, transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure projects. It allows the Department of General Services and other agencies to incur debt or use current revenues to fund these projects without needing voter approval. The legislation provides specific funding amounts for various initiatives, including agricultural facilities, flood control measures, and manufacturing projects, with detailed cost estimates for each.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes capital budget for FY 2026-2027, authorizing state spending on infrastructure projects and making appropriations, directly advancing budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funding for transportation assistance and infrastructure projects under the state capital budget, directly supporting transportation development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2411: 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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

This bill allocates state gaming funds to four Pennsylvania agencies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including money to cover unpaid bills from the previous year. It distributes specific amounts from restricted gaming revenue accounts to the Attorney General, Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania State Police, and Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to cover salaries, wages, and operational expenses related to gaming oversight and enforcement. The legislation also prohibits transferring funds between these specific appropriations and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates gaming revenue to fund essential state agencies for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations and government operations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates gaming funds to law enforcement and oversight agencies, strengthening their operational capacity for criminal justice enforcement.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Policing