SB 284 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 284 provides $7.252 million in funding from a special fund within Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate, which is part of the Attorney General's office. This funding is specifically for the office's operational costs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). The bill directly affects the Office of Consumer Advocate's ability to carry out its role representing consumers in disputes with regulated utilities and businesses. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Vincent Hughes
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