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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1173: An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

SB 1173 establishes Pennsylvania's capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, setting specific spending limits for state capital projects. It allocates $1.2 billion for buildings/structures, $20 million for furniture/equipment, $100 million for transportation, $325 million for redevelopment, and $0 for flood control, totaling $1.645 billion. These funds will be drawn from the General Fund or designated Special Funds to finance state-owned infrastructure projects. The bill directly affects state agencies managing capital projects, such as public buildings, transportation systems, and redevelopment initiatives. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $100M specifically for transportation infrastructure in state capital budget, directly funding the topic area per bill summary.95% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1165: 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 (SB 1165) provides funding for Pennsylvania's Public School Employees' Retirement Board (PSERS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It appropriates $65.5 million from the main Public School Employees' Retirement Fund to cover the board's general operating expenses, including salaries, travel, and contractual services. Additionally, it allocates $1.5 million from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund specifically for administering the School Employees' Defined Contribution Plan. The funds will also pay any unpaid bills from the prior fiscal year ending June 2026. This is a procedural funding bill affecting only the PSERS Board's budget operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $65.5M from retirement funds to cover PSERS board operations, ensuring continued funding for public employee retirement program within state budget management.95% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1162: An Act making appropriations from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry and the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide for the expenses of administering the Workers' Compensation Act, The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act and the Office of Small Business Advocate 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 1162 allocates $81.3 million from the Workmen's Compensation Administration Fund to the Department of Labor and Industry for administering Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Disease Act during fiscal year 2026-2027. It also provides $550,000 to the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Department of Community and Economic Development for its operations during the same period. The bill covers both current-year expenses and payment of unpaid bills from the prior fiscal year ending June 2026. This is a funding measure with no policy changes beyond budget allocation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $81.3M from existing fund to administer workers' comp and small business programs, funding essential state operations per budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $81.3M to administer Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Acts, directly funding protections for workers' rights and benefits under existing labor laws.95% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
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
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1196: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for pain parity in Medicaid and for pain parity in commercial insurance.

SB 1196 requires Pennsylvania's Medicaid program and commercial health insurers to treat non-opioid pain medications equally to opioid medications. Specifically, it prohibits Medicaid from labeling non-opioid drugs as "nonpreferred" when opioids are preferred and bans insurers from imposing stricter coverage rules, higher costs, or more restrictive prior authorization for non-opioid drugs compared to opioids. The law applies to all FDA-approved pain medications once approved, ensuring patients have equal access to non-opioid options without facing worse insurance terms than opioid alternatives. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires equal Medicaid/commercial insurance coverage for non-opioid vs opioid pain meds, preventing restrictions/costs on safer alternatives and improving patient access to pain management options.95% confidence
Tina Tartaglione (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1171: An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a duty on the Auditor General; providing for financial statements, for the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund and for restrictions; and making appropriations.

SB 1171 provides funding for Pennsylvania's four state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln) for fiscal year 2026-2027. It requires monthly payments based on estimated costs submitted by each university, mandates detailed expenditure reports to the Secretary of Education and Auditor General, and mandates audits to ensure funds are used only for permitted purposes. The bill specifically restricts University of Pittsburgh funds from supporting environmental law clinics and limits them to instruction, student services, and community outreach. It also establishes recordkeeping requirements and financial reporting standards aligned with state and federal guidelines.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides dedicated funding for state universities (core public services) via appropriations, mandates proper financial reporting, and restricts misuse - aligns with funding essential programs and fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides FY2026-2027 funding for Pennsylvania's state-related universities (higher education), mandating proper use through reporting and audits. Restriction on one clinic doesn't negate overall funding support for higher education.95% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1172: An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.

SB 1172 provides $31.56 million for the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary activities and $1.793 million for its Center for Infectious Diseases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill requires the university to maintain specific board composition (with four non-elected members appointed by legislative leaders) and report quarterly on fund usage. It mandates detailed financial reporting to the Department of Agriculture and Appropriations Committees, including how funds reduced costs for Pennsylvania resident students or provided services to Pennsylvania residents. These provisions ensure accountability for state-funded programs at the University of Pennsylvania.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $33.35M in state appropriations to university programs, directly funding public services through budgetary means.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $33.353M for University of Pennsylvania's veterinary and infectious disease centers, directly funding higher education activities as defined in the topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds University of Pennsylvania's Center for Infectious Diseases ($1.793M), directly advancing public health programs under healthcare topic.95% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1167: An Act making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

SB 1167 allocates $2,037,000 from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directly affects the Parking Authority, which will receive this funding, and the taxicab/limousine industry, which funds the regulatory account. This is a straightforward funding transfer with no policy changes, effective July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2.037M from taxicab/limousine fund to Parking Authority for infrastructure operations, directly funding transportation-related entity without policy changes.90% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1170: An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.

SB 1170 is an appropriations bill that allocates $68.4 million from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and additional specific funds to support Pennsylvania's professional licensure boards for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It provides $9.8 million for the State Board of Medicine, $2.4 million for the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, $461,000 for the State Board of Podiatry, and $1.27 million for the State Athletic Commission. These funds are designated as separate appropriations for the operation of each board and commission, not as general state funding. The bill directly affects licensed professionals regulated by these boards, ensuring their oversight bodies have dedicated funding for administrative operations. The funding takes effect July 1, 2026.
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1163: 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.

SB 1163 provides $2,235,000 in funding from a restricted revenue account to the Office of Small Business Advocate within Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. The bill allocates these funds specifically to cover the office's operational costs for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This funding supports the office's existing role in assisting small businesses, though it does not create new programs or change current policies. The appropriation is a routine budgetary action, directly affecting the office's ability to function during the specified period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.2M from restricted revenue to fund small business advocate operations, strengthening existing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence
Vincent Hughes (D)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1158: An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, providing for prohibited pesticides.

SB 1158 prohibits the use of paraquat and its salts (including methyl viologen and paraquat bismethylsulfate) as pesticides in Pennsylvania. It amends the state's pesticide law to make it unlawful to use these chemicals, defined by their chemical identifier (CAS number 4685-14-7). This directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and pest control professionals who currently use paraquat for crop management or other purposes. The prohibition takes effect one year after enactment, replacing any conflicting regulations.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits paraquat (a toxic pesticide linked to environmental harm) under Pennsylvania's pesticide law, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection per the topic description.95% confidence
Devlin Robinson (R) · 13 co-sponsors
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
Vincent Hughes (D)
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