Budget & Taxes

passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 1105: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties.

SB 1105 amends Pennsylvania's hotel tax rules for third through eighth class counties, requiring hotels and booking agents to report detailed transaction data to counties. The bill mandates monthly or quarterly reporting of specific information, including hotel names, fees collected (like accommodation fees and taxes), guest details, and payment amounts. Counties may impose penalties up to $250 per day for late or incomplete reporting. This directly affects hotels and booking agents operating in smaller Pennsylvania counties by adding new administrative requirements for tax compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates detailed hotel tax reporting to ensure compliance and revenue collection, strengthening county fiscal management and tax enforcement.90% 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 2092: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, providing for reduction of school district debt.

HB 2092 requires Pennsylvania school districts to use state funds received for approved school construction projects to reduce the associated debt rather than treating them as general revenue. Districts that received funds before the bill's effective date must reduce debt by the full amount of those funds, while districts receiving funds after must apply the funds directly to the project's debt. As debt is reduced, districts must lower their property tax rates (millage) proportionally. This applies to all school districts with construction projects approved under the Fiscal Code, directly affecting how they manage debt and local tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates proportional property tax rate cuts as school debt is reduced using state construction funds, directly providing tax relief through fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax Revenue

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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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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 17, 2025

HB 2104: An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; imposing duties on the Office of Information Technology; providing for administration of Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network; and imposing penalties.

HB 2104 establishes Pennsylvania's Office of Information Technology and an Information Technology Fund to centralize and streamline state IT management. It requires all state agencies to submit detailed business cases for major IT projects and sets five-year budget limits to control costs, reduce redundancy, and improve cybersecurity. The bill also creates a Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee, mandates improved data protection for personal information, and assigns oversight for the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network. These changes directly affect all state agencies by requiring standardized IT procurement, budgeting, and security protocols.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes five-year budget limits for IT projects to control costs, reduce redundancy, and improve fiscal management within state IT spending.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee, mandates data protection, and centralizes IT management to improve cybersecurity and reduce redundancy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2083: An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties and for hotel room rental tax in second class and second class A counties and providing for uniform hotel tax report and forms.

HB 2083 updates Pennsylvania's hotel tax rules for third through eighth class counties, requiring hotels and booking agents to submit monthly reports detailing room rates, discounts, and taxes collected. It mandates that counties keep these records confidential (exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law) and allows counties to impose penalties up to $250 per day for non-compliance, with fines funding tax administration. The bill also directs the state to create uniform tax reporting forms for counties, developed with input from county associations and state agencies. This standardizes reporting while clarifying county authority over hotel tax collection.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates hotel tax reporting and uses penalties to fund tax administration, strengthening fiscal management and revenue collection for counties.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2082: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in hotel occupancy tax, further providing for imposition of tax.

HB 2082 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Reform Code to clarify how hotel occupancy taxes are collected and distributed. It requires booking agents to collect and remit both the standard 6% state hotel tax (under Section 210(a)) and additional local taxes from specific county or authority laws (like the Community and Economic Improvement Act or county convention center taxes) when processing bookings. Revenue from the standard tax goes to the state Tourism Promotion Fund, while additional local taxes are deposited per county ordinance. The bill also mandates counties to receive monthly transaction details (including fees and taxes) from operators, with these records exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates collection of state/local hotel taxes and directs revenue to Tourism Promotion Fund, ensuring tax compliance and funding for tourism programs.95% confidence

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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 · House Dec 3, 2025

HB 2079: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, establishing the Budget Impasse Reimbursement Program.

HB 2079 establishes a program to reimburse eligible entities - such as school districts, counties, human services providers, Pre-K programs, and Head Start providers - for documented financing costs or lost interest income caused by delays in passing the state budget (defined as the period from July 1, 2025, until the 2025-2026 budget takes effect). The program is funded primarily by "impasse-generated interest" (interest earned from delayed state spending during the budget impasse), with the legislature providing additional funds if needed. The Office of the Budget will administer the program, including processing applications and reporting annually on reimbursements, funding sources, and recipient details.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReimburses entities for budget delay costs using impasse-generated interest, promoting fiscal responsibility by mitigating financial impacts of delayed appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationReimburses school districts, Pre-K, and Head Start programs for budget delay costs, directly funding education entities affected by fiscal impasses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Early Childhood

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 5, 2025

SB 299: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.

SB 299 creates the Pennsylvania Promise Program, providing tuition/fees and room/board scholarships to eligible Pennsylvania residents attending higher education. It directly affects two groups: (1) "eligible students" under age 24 (or active military) who graduated high school within five years, and (2) "eligible adult learners" aged 24+ with a high school diploma. The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, covers tuition/fees up to the State System’s maximum in-state rate and room/board based on agency standards. Funding comes from the newly established Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund, requiring applicants to complete FAFSA and apply for other grants first.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded scholarship program increasing public education spending through the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Pennsylvania Promise Program with tuition/fees scholarships for higher education, expanding access and funding for eligible students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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