Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1166: 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.

SB 1166 allocates $43.176 million from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and $2.879 million from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to cover the State Employees' Retirement Board's operational costs for fiscal year 2026-2027, including salaries, travel, and contractual services. It also pays bills incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects the Retirement Board's budget and staff operations, ensuring funding for both current activities and prior-year obligations. This is a procedural appropriations bill with no new policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $43.176M from retirement funds to cover Retirement Board operations, directly funding state budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 per bill's explicit appropriations language.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1161: 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 and Legislative 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.

SB 1161 is Pennsylvania's 2026-2027 state budget bill. It allocates funding from the General Fund, special funds, and Federal sources to cover operating expenses for state agencies (including the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Departments), public schools, and the state public debt during the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bill also includes provisions to pay outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year (ending June 30, 2026). This is a procedural budget measure that directs funding flows, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 1161 is Pennsylvania's 2026-2027 state budget bill allocating General Fund, special funds, and Federal funds for state departments, public schools, and public debt. It provides essential appropriations for government operations and fiscal manag...95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2194: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for sessions of General Assembly.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania's Constitution requiring the General Assembly to meet weekdays (excluding state holidays) until a state budget is enacted if it isn't passed by July 31 of any fiscal year. It directly affects state legislators and the Governor, who would need to maintain sessions until a budget is approved. The key change modifies Article II, Section 4 to mandate these extended sessions as a backup to the current process for passing the annual budget. This amendment would not take effect until approved by voters following the standard constitutional amendment process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates timely budget passage to prevent shutdowns, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management without altering tax/spending content.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1164: 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.

SB 1164 allocates $7.8 million from a restricted revenue account in Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate within the Attorney General's office for fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding covers the office's operational costs during the 2026-2027 budget period, starting July 1, 2026. The bill is purely procedural, providing budgetary support without creating new policies or affecting specific consumer regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $7.8M from General Fund to Office of Consumer Advocate for operational costs, directly funding a state office's budget without policy changes.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1168: 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 appropriates $98.1 million from Pennsylvania's state General Fund and $5.383 million in federal funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for its fiscal year 2026-2027 operations. The funds cover the PUC's salaries, administration, and enforcement activities, including the Bureau of Safety and Enforcement. Specifically, the federal funds are designated to enforce natural gas pipeline safety regulations under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act. The bill prohibits reimbursing these funds to utilities, ensuring the money directly supports the PUC's regulatory functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $98.1M state and $5.383M federal funds to fund PUC operations, salaries, and safety enforcement - directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential state agency functions.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $5.383M federal for pipeline safety enforcement under Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety compliance.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1174: 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.

SB 1174 is Pennsylvania's capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, allocating over $32 billion for public infrastructure projects across state agencies. It directly affects agencies like the Department of Agriculture (funding Penn State research facilities and animal labs), Environmental Protection (flood control), and the Fish and Boat Commission, by authorizing debt financing for construction, renovations, and equipment. The bill itemizes specific projects - such as a $50 million plant science facility at Penn State and a $25 million equine lab - with total funding split across categories including public improvements ($32.3B), furniture/equipment ($917M), and transportation ($2.6B). It also permits using current revenue for certain projects, like the Manufacturing Fund ($10M for Department of Corrections facilities), without voter approval for debt.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $32B for state infrastructure projects via debt/current revenue, directly advancing public spending and fiscal management under budget topic.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly allocates $32B capital budget with transportation assistance, debt financing for infrastructure projects, and itemizes transportation-related funding in title/summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 2091: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for Federal funds oversight.

HB 2091 requires Pennsylvania state agencies to submit detailed pre-acceptance reports to the Governor, General Assembly, Auditor General, and other oversight bodies before taking federal funds. These reports must include program details, performance goals, funding timelines, cost breakdowns (personnel, maintenance, etc.), and analysis of how federal requirements impact state operations. Agencies must also establish a public transparency portal showing daily federal spending and use federal funds to offset existing state costs - rather than creating new programs - while ensuring no budget deficit if federal funding ends. The bill mandates quarterly updates to oversight bodies and requires reporting of fraud to state and federal agencies like the Attorney General and U.S. Inspector General.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed federal fund reporting and transparency per Fiscal Code, promoting fiscal responsibility in state spending oversight.92% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SB 1102: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for the Budget Impasse Reimbursement Program and for grants to certain eligible entities; and establishing the Budget Impasse Reimbursement Restricted Account.

SB 1102 creates a reimbursement program for Pennsylvania entities affected by a specific budget impasse period (July 1-November 12, 2025). It provides grants to eligible school districts, counties, human services providers, and other Commonwealth-funded organizations that received 2024-2025 fiscal year funding directly from the state. Eligible entities may receive reimbursement for documented financing costs or lost interest earnings directly tied to the budget delay. The Office of the Budget administers the program, with applications due within 90 days of the bill’s effective date, using funds from a newly established restricted account.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates reimbursement program for entities affected by budget impasse, directly addressing fiscal management and providing funds to mitigate delays in state funding.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 2094: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for revenue estimates.

HB 2094 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to update how the state handles revenue estimates in its budget process. It requires the Department of Revenue and Budget Secretary to jointly prepare revenue estimates that separately show State revenues, Federal funds, and other sources when creating the budget. The bill also sets rules for the Governor to veto spending that exceeds the official revenue estimate plus unused budget funds, and allows adjustments if new laws change revenue projections during the fiscal year. These changes apply to all state budget decisions after the law takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires separate revenue estimates and spending limits to ensure fiscal responsibility, aligning with budget management best practices90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 2097: An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Commonwealth capital improvement plans, for duties of State agencies, for debt limit for capital projects, for prohibition on exceeding debt limit for capital projects and for legislative oversight; and making an editorial change.

HB 2097 requires Pennsylvania's Governor to create and publish an annual Commonwealth capital improvement plan by February 1 each year. The plan must detail proposed capital projects (like building construction or major equipment) for the next three years, their costs, funding methods (including bond issuance), and a review of past projects, with public posting for comment. It also establishes a debt limit for capital projects and prohibits exceeding this limit, requiring legislative oversight to monitor compliance. This affects state agencies managing capital projects and the Governor's office in planning and reporting state spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes debt limit and legislative oversight for capital projects, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds State Budget

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