Budget & Taxes

passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 1678: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax; and providing for additional property tax rebate.

HB 1678 adds a 45-mill tax plus a 5-mill surtax on gross receipts from digital advertising services displayed to users within Pennsylvania. It directly affects digital advertising providers (e.g., companies running banner or search ads) but exempts broadcast and news media entities. The tax applies to revenue from ads shown on digital interfaces (websites, apps) where users are located in Pennsylvania, excluding sales of internet access, telecom hardware, and resale services. The law takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new 50-mill tax on digital ad revenue, directly increasing state tax revenue under Tax Reform Code.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 2468: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Agriculture Innovation Grant Program, further providing for funding.

This bill directs the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to receive a minimum of $19 million in state funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money is designated for the Agriculture Innovation Grant Program, which supports projects aimed at advancing agricultural practices and technologies. By amending the state's Fiscal Code, the legislation ensures this specific funding source is established and available to the department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly directs $19M in state funding to the Agriculture Innovation Grant Program, strengthening fiscal support for agricultural technology and practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 23, 2025

HB 1424: An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon.

HB 1424 amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act to prohibit local governments from taxing admission fees at recreational campgrounds. It adds a new restriction (section 18) preventing municipalities from levying amusement taxes on guest charges for campground access. The bill also clarifies that camping property rentals aren't considered "places of amusement" for tax purposes. This change affects all local authorities covered by the original tax law, including cities, towns, and school districts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly restricts local governments' ability to tax campground admission fees, limiting a potential revenue source for local budgets under the Local Tax Enabling Act.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 1058: An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for statement of purpose and for powers and duties of secretary.

HB 1058 amends Pennsylvania's State Lottery Law to adjust the minimum percentage of lottery revenues dedicated to senior programs. It reduces the required allocation from 20% (for fiscal years 2019-2025) to 10% for fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2025. This directly affects seniors aged 65+ who receive property tax relief and reduced-fare transit services funded by lottery revenues. The change modifies Section 303(a)(11)(iv) of the law, specifying the new funding percentage starting in 2026. The bill became law on July 21, 2025, as Act No. 37 of 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces mandatory lottery revenue allocation for senior programs from 20% to 10%, defunding essential services like property tax relief and transit funding.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationReduces lottery funding for senior transit services, directly cutting support for reduced-fare public transit programs funded by lottery revenues.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1085: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Motor License Fund.

HB 1085 amends Pennsylvania's Motor License Fund allocation rules for the Pennsylvania State Police. It sets a 2025-2026 funding cap at 68% of the 2016-2017 level ($125 million) and eliminates all future appropriations for this purpose starting in fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill directly affects the State Police budget and the Motor License Fund, which is funded by vehicle registration fees. This is a procedural budget adjustment with no new policy changes, solely modifying existing funding levels.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds State Police budget by eliminating all future appropriations starting in 2026-2027, directly reducing government spending on essential services.90% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill defunds Pennsylvania State Police from Motor License Fund by capping and eliminating future funding, directly reducing law enforcement resources within criminal justice.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates future appropriations for State Police from Motor License Fund, directly reducing transportation-related funding tied to vehicle registration fees.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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