Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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 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 2093: An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for unspent appropriations.

HB 2093 requires Pennsylvania state agencies to report unspent budget funds annually to the Auditor General. Specifically, agencies must submit detailed financial data by November 15 each year, and the Auditor General must analyze these reports and submit a comprehensive written report to the legislature by December 30. The report must break down unspent funds by agency and budget line item, summarize totals by fund type, and provide recommendations to prevent waste, inefficiency, or fraud. This applies to all Commonwealth agencies, including departments, boards, universities (like Penn State and Pitt), and entities such as the Gaming Control Board and Turnpike Commission. The bill aims to improve fiscal transparency and accountability for state spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires annual reporting of unspent funds to prevent waste/inefficiency, enhancing fiscal accountability per budget & taxes topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 286: 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, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

SB 286 provides $95.3 million in state funds and specific federal funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for its 2025-2026 operations. It allocates state funds for the PUC’s general salaries and administration, plus $4.7 million for natural gas pipeline safety enforcement, $500,000 for motor carrier safety, and $2.5 million for an energy transmission program under the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill ensures these federal funds cannot be reimbursed to utility companies. It directly affects the PUC’s ability to regulate utilities and enforce safety rules during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $95.3M in state/federal funds to PUC for operations, safety enforcement, and energy programs, strengthening public utility oversight funding within state budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAllocates $2.5M for energy transmission program under Inflation Reduction Act, directly funding clean energy infrastructure as part of federal climate initiative.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $2.5M for Inflation Reduction Act energy transmission program and $4.7M for natural gas pipeline safety, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $500K for motor carrier safety (vehicle regulations) and $4.7M for pipeline safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence

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

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 167: An Act making an appropriation from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

SB 167 is an act that appropriates funds for the Philadelphia Parking Authority. It allocates $2,269,000 from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Authority. This funding is designated for the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.27M from tax fund to Parking Authority, funding public infrastructure management within budget framework.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 16, 2025

HB 1739: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing an All Payor Claims Database; imposing duties on the Health Care Cost Containment Council; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.

HB 1739 would create a statewide "All Payor Claims Database" under Pennsylvania's health laws, requiring healthcare providers and insurers to submit claims data to this centralized system. The Health Care Cost Containment Council would be responsible for managing the database and ensuring compliance, with penalties for failure to report data accurately. The bill includes funding ("makes an appropriation") to support the database's development and operation. This directly affects healthcare providers, insurers, and the Council, as they would be required to submit, manage, and use the claims data for oversight purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly 'makes an appropriation' to fund the All Payor Claims Database, directly allocating state budget resources for healthcare data management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory claims database with funding to improve healthcare cost transparency and management under health laws, directly advancing administrative efficiency in healthcare delivery.90% confidence

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