Budget & Taxes

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Nov 6, 2025

HB 2007: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in special funds, further providing for disposition of Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund.

HB 2007 mandates a specific $62 million transfer from Pennsylvania's Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund by November 1, 2025, to address the loss of federal SNAP benefits. The funds are allocated as follows: $50 million to the Department of Agriculture for food bank grants under existing state food programs, $10 million to the Department of Human Services for senior meal assistance, and $2 million for administration and outreach. This bill directly affects food banks, senior assistance organizations, and state agencies managing these programs. It requires the transfer to occur regardless of the usual emergency funding process outlined in Section 1703-A(b), which typically requires a two-thirds legislative vote for reserve fund appropriations. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $62M from reserve fund to fund food banks and senior meal programs, directly supporting essential public services without tax changes.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 20, 2025

HB 623: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for definitions.

HB 623 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to clarify the definition of "compensation" for personal income tax purposes. It adds a new subsection defining "domestic abuse" to include physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse, including control tactics and abuse targeting family members. This change specifically allows tax-free withdrawals from retirement benefits (under 26 U.S.C. § 72) for individuals who have self-certified as victims of domestic abuse within the past five years, without triggering standard penalties. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania taxpayers who qualify under this new definition and access retirement funds for domestic abuse-related hardship.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax-free retirement withdrawals for domestic abuse victims, providing targeted tax relief under personal income tax code.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 14, 2025

HB 1467: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for classes of income.

HB 1467 amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971, specifically redefining what constitutes "compensation" for personal income tax purposes. The bill explicitly removes "tips" and "gratuities" from the definition of compensation. This means that income earned through tips would no longer be considered taxable compensation under the state's personal income tax, directly affecting individuals who receive such income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves tips from taxable income, providing tax relief for service workers (lower-income earners), directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SB 898: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Waterfront Development Tax Credit, further providing for waterfront development organizations, for waterfront development projects, for tax credit and for limitations.

SB 898 amends Pennsylvania's Waterfront Development Tax Credit program under the Tax Reform Code. It establishes 60-day timelines for the Department of Revenue to approve or renew waterfront development organizations' applications and projects. The bill increases the maximum tax credit from 75% to 90% of a business's annual contribution and raises the annual cap on total tax credits from $5 million to $10 million. These changes directly affect waterfront development organizations and businesses making qualifying contributions to eligible projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit rate from 75% to 90% and raises annual cap from $5M to $10M, providing expanded tax relief for businesses under waterfront development program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 23, 2025

SB 928: An Act amending the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P.L.1542, No.538), entitled "An act creating a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, for the encouragement and development of the various arts, and making an appropriation therefor," establishing the Pennsylvania Film Producer Grant Program and the Pennsylvania Film Producer Grant Program Account; and making a repeal.

SB 928 creates the Pennsylvania Film Producer Grant Program to provide financial support to eligible film producers. It directly affects film producers who maintain their principal business in Pennsylvania and film projects entirely within the state, excluding news, sports, political content, or productions for private/institutional use. The program establishes a restricted account in the state General Fund for grants covering site preparation, crew costs, and other qualifying production expenses. Administered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, grants require producers to meet specific location and project criteria outlined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state grant program funded from General Fund, allocating budget resources for film producers' expenses92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 11, 2025

SB 621: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, prohibiting tax deductions for anti-union activities.

SB 621 prohibits Pennsylvania businesses from deducting taxes for expenses related to opposing unionization efforts. It specifically blocks deductions for costs tied to National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaints, anti-union meetings with employees, or labor law violations. The law applies to corporations and business entities operating in Pennsylvania, including foreign companies. Exceptions allow deductions for legitimate communications with union representatives or shareholders. This changes tax treatment for anti-union activities without altering labor law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax deductions for anti-union activities, eliminating a tax benefit for businesses opposing unions, directly limiting tax deductions under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits tax deductions for anti-union activities (NLRB complaints, anti-union meetings), directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights by increasing costs for union opposition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 100: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in inheritance tax, further providing for expenses.

SB 100 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code concerning inheritance tax deductions. It increases the family exemption that can be deducted from the value of transferred property to a maximum of $100,000, if claimed by a family member. The bill also expands the list of deductible expenses to include bequests for religious services and funds placed in trust for the care and preservation of burial lots. These changes will apply to the value of property transferred after June 30, 2024, affecting estates subject to inheritance tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands inheritance tax deductions, increasing family exemption to $100k and adding deductible expenses, reducing tax burden on estates.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 25, 2025

HB 1656: An Act promoting indoor air quality in facilities housing or serving vulnerable populations; providing for tax credits, for certification programs, for public education and for data collection; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

HB 1656 requires facilities serving vulnerable populations (like nursing homes, shelters, or group homes) to improve indoor air quality through specific measures. It provides tax credits to help these facilities cover costs for air quality upgrades, establishes certification programs for facilities meeting standards, and funds public education campaigns about air quality benefits. The bill also mandates the Department of Health to collect data on indoor air quality conditions across these facilities. These provisions aim to create cleaner indoor environments for residents without specifying outcome predictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits to facilities for air quality upgrades, directly using tax policy to fund improvements and support vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates improved indoor air quality in facilities, reducing indoor pollution - a form of pollution control under environmental protection.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates indoor air quality improvements in healthcare facilities (nursing homes, shelters) serving vulnerable populations, providing tax credits and data collection to protect health outcomes - directly strengthens healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 1072: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for filing and payment of claim. Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.

HB 1072 modifies two existing laws: it updates the Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify eligibility and application processes for senior citizens' property tax and rent rebate programs, directly affecting seniors who qualify for these benefits. It also amends the State Lottery Law to specify how lottery revenue funds are allocated and managed. The bill makes concrete changes to how rebate claims are filed and paid under the senior assistance program, while adjusting the disposition of lottery funds. These amendments aim to streamline administration without creating new programs or altering benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify senior tax rebate processes, providing direct tax relief for qualifying seniors under existing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 522: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for Collaborative Care Model and Primary Care Behavioral Health Model Implementation Program.

SB 522 provides funding and support for integrating mental health services into primary care settings across Pennsylvania. It allocates grants to primary care physicians and practices to cover initial costs of implementing collaborative care models (like hiring staff, upgrading technology, and creating patient tracking systems), with priority for rural clinics and areas with high suicide or overdose rates. The bill also establishes regional technical assistance centers to help practices develop staffing models, integrate tools into electronic records, and navigate billing. These provisions directly affect primary care providers statewide, aiming to improve access to behavioral health services through existing medical settings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state grants for mental health integration in primary care, funding essential public health services through government spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides grants for mental health integration into primary care, prioritizes high-need areas, and establishes technical assistance centers for behavioral health implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Primary Care Substance Abuse

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