Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 2129: An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, repealing provisions relating to expiration; imposing a natural gas tax; and imposing penalties.

HB 2129 repeals an existing provision about the expiration of unconventional gas well fees and establishes a new severance tax on natural gas extracted from unconventional gas wells. The tax applies to producers (companies or individuals extracting natural gas) starting July 1 of the year after the bill's effective date, calculated using base and additional tax rates. It creates a new tax administration framework in Chapter 43 of Pennsylvania's oil and gas statutes, including penalties for non-compliance. The bill explicitly states this new tax does not affect the existing collection and distribution of the unconventional gas well fee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new severance tax on natural gas producers, directly establishing a tax mechanism under Pennsylvania's fiscal framework for revenue generation.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2153: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in taxation by school districts, further providing for definitions, providing for disposition of data center property tax revenue and further providing for school district tax notices.

HB 2153 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to redirect property tax revenue from data centers toward tax relief for homeowners and farmers. It defines "data center" as facilities primarily housing AI infrastructure (including servers, power systems, and AI equipment) and requires school districts to use all revenue from data center property taxes to fund homestead and farmstead tax exclusions. In the first fiscal year data center taxes are fully collected, all revenue must cover these exclusions; in subsequent years, the amount equals the first year's revenue. School districts must itemize these exclusions on tax bills, showing the original tax, exclusion amount, and final payment. This directly affects school districts collecting data center taxes and homeowners/farmers receiving reduced tax bills.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects data center property tax revenue to fund homestead/farmstead tax exclusions, providing direct tax relief for homeowners and farmers per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill diverts data center property tax revenue (potential school funding) to homeowner/farmer tax exclusions, reducing school district revenue available for education.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2169: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, making editorial changes to delete references to "approved private school" for the purpose of adding references to "approved special education school."

HB 2169 amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to update terminology in funding provisions for special education schools. It replaces references to "approved private school" with "approved special education school" in Section 1923(5), which governs how funds from the Public School Code (Section 2509.8) are allocated. The bill directly affects approved special education schools with day tuition under $32,000, requiring funding to be no less than 175% of the 2015-2016 allocation. This is a technical correction to align statutory language with current educational terminology, with no change to the underlying funding mechanism or eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 175% funding for special education schools, strengthening program support within Fiscal Code appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates minimum 175% funding for approved special education schools, updating terminology to ensure continued support and addressing allocation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Funding Special Education

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 2184: An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and distribution systems, further providing for rates to be just and reasonable, for voluntary changes in rates and for rates fixed on complaint and investigation of costs of production.

HB 2184 amends Pennsylvania's public utilities law to define "public interest" and require the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to consider eight specific factors when making utility decisions. These factors include residential rate affordability, energy strategy (renewables, distributed generation, energy efficiency), grid modernization, environmental protection, economic growth (jobs, tax revenue), reliability, and environmental justice. The bill updates existing provisions about "just and reasonable" rates (Section 1301), mandatory 60-day notice for rate changes (Section 1308), and complaint-based rate investigations (Section 1309). It directly affects all utility companies operating in Pennsylvania and the PUC, which must now document how decisions align with these public interest factors. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requires PUC to consider tax revenue as a factor in utility decisions, aligning with fiscal responsibility under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates PUC to consider renewables, energy efficiency, and environmental protection as key factors in utility decisions, directly advancing clean energy policies.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly requires PUC to consider 'environmental protection' as one of eight mandatory factors in utility decisions, alongside renewables and energy efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Electric Grid Energy Efficiency Utility Regulation Environmental Justice

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 2116: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in tax relief in cities of the first class, further providing for supplemental senior citizen tax reduction; and, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, providing for income calculation and further providing for property tax and rent rebate.

HB 2116 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to provide additional property tax relief for low-income senior citizens. It creates a 50% supplemental rebate on top of existing property tax rebates for seniors with household income ≤ $30,000 who live in cities other than first-class cities (e.g., Philadelphia), school districts, or second-class A cities. The bill changes income calculation by allowing property taxes paid on primary residences to reduce taxable income, and updates rebate schedules with annual inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect seniors aged 65+ with low fixed incomes who qualify for base property tax or rent rebates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental property tax relief for low-income seniors (income ≤ $30k), directly reducing tax burden per Taxpayer Relief Act amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tags Seniors

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 2149: An Act establishing the Executive Functioning and Study Skills Grant Program for public school entities and the Executive Functioning and Study Skills Fund.

HB 2149 establishes a grant program to help Pennsylvania public schools teach students in grades 6-12 executive functioning and study skills, such as time management, stress reduction, and note-taking. The Pennsylvania Department of Education will administer annual grants for schools to implement evidence-based programs during or after school hours, focusing on skills like goal setting, organization, and memory techniques. Schools must apply yearly by December 15 with detailed plans on fund usage, and grants must supplement - never replace - existing school budgets. The Department will review applications, disburse funds, and monitor compliance to ensure proper use of resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via annual grants to public schools for executive functioning programs, increasing public education spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant program for executive functioning/study skills in grades 6-12, providing state funding for evidence-based student program implementation.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 1153: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in corporate net income tax, further providing for imposition of tax; and abrogating a regulation.

SB 1153 modifies Pennsylvania's corporate net income tax rules to clarify when remote work performed by employees affects tax liability. It states that work by Pennsylvania-resident employees who work remotely in Pennsylvania less than 50% of their time (and whose primary work location is outside Pennsylvania) is no longer subject to Pennsylvania corporate tax. The bill replaces an existing regulation (61 Pa. Code § 153.23(b)) that conflicted with this change. The amendment applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces corporate tax liability for remote workers in PA <50% time, decreasing state tax revenue. Explicitly changes tax rules to exclude certain income.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 382: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to retain expanded health insurance subsidies that enable consumers to purchase health insurance through Pennie.

This Pennsylvania House resolution (HR 382) urges Congress to extend expanded health insurance subsidies that currently help Pennsylvanians purchase coverage through Pennie, the state's health insurance marketplace. Without extension, these subsidies expire December 31, 2025, causing average premium increases of 102% for Pennie customers - projected to push 150,000 people to lose coverage. The resolution highlights that without the expanded credits, a couple earning $85,000 annually would pay $25,776 yearly for insurance (31% of their income), compared to lower costs under current subsidies. It cites Pennie's 2025 enrollment of nearly 500,000 customers and a 16% drop in new sign-ups since Open Enrollment 2026 as evidence of the need for continued support. The resolution has no legal force but requests congressional action to maintain affordability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill urges extension of federal health insurance subsidies (a form of government spending/tax credit), directly supporting continued funding for essential health coverage and preventing premium increases that would impact state residents' fiscal b...95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges Congress to extend subsidies preventing 102% premium hikes and 150k coverage losses, directly protecting healthcare access and affordability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill urges retention of health insurance subsidies, preventing 102% premium hikes and 150k coverage losses - directly supporting workers' access to affordable healthcare benefits, a core employment standard.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 20, 2026

HB 2144: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions.

HB 2144 amends Pennsylvania's fuel tax definition in Title 75 to set specific average wholesale prices for taxable liquid fuels. It establishes fixed price tiers: $1.87 per gallon for 2014, $2.49 per gallon for 2015-2016, and $2.99 per gallon starting in 2017 (with future adjustments based on Department of Revenue data). This directly affects fuel retailers and consumers by determining the base price used to calculate state fuel taxes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directly establishes tax calculation parameters for fuel taxes, impacting state revenue collection and fiscal management per its definition amendments.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2170: 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 establishing the employer blood donation tax credit.

HB 2170 creates a new employer blood donation tax credit in Pennsylvania. It allows employers who provide paid time off for employees to donate blood at nonprofit-organized blood drives to claim a $20 tax credit per verified donation. The credit applies to tax years 2025 through 2029 and can be used against state income tax, but it cannot reduce tax below zero and is capped at $500,000 total annually. This policy directly affects employers who partner with nonprofit blood banks to host blood drives for their employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates employer tax credit reducing state tax burden, aligning with tax relief support indicators for targeted fiscal incentives.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax credit to incentivize employer-sponsored blood donations, directly supporting public health blood supply initiatives and access to critical medical resources.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax credit for employers providing paid time off for blood donations, expanding a specific worker benefit (paid time for health-related activities) without mandating it.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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