Rep. Jordan Harris

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $2,262,000 from a restricted revenue account in Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Department of Community and Economic Development. The funds are designated to cover the operational expenses of the office for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. By providing this specific budget, the legislation ensures the office has the necessary resources to continue its work supporting small businesses in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes funding for the Public School Employees' Retirement Board to cover its operational expenses for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It allocates $61.4 million from the Public School Employees' Retirement Fund and $1.28 million from the PSERS Defined Contribution Fund to pay for staff salaries, travel, and other necessary costs. The legislation also includes provisions to settle any unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year ending in June 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funds to cover the operating expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It distributes $39.8 million from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and $6.0 million from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to pay for staff salaries, travel, and other necessary costs. The legislation also authorizes the use of these funds to settle any unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year. These financial provisions ensure the board can continue administering retirement benefits for state employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funds to support the operation of Pennsylvania's professional licensure boards and related agencies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The legislation provides $72.8 million to the Department of State for the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, with a specific $10 million portion reserved exclusively for replacing the PA Licensure System to improve technology and license issuance. Additionally, the bill distributes separate operational funds to the State Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Podiatry, as well as the State Athletic Commission, ensuring each maintains its own distinct accounting. The Department of State is required to submit regular reports detailing how the technology replacement funds are spent and the progress made on upgrading systems to better interface with educational institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funds from the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2024. The money is designated for a restricted account established by a 1929 state law, meaning it must be used according to specific rules set at that time. The legislation applies to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ensures these funds are available for their intended purpose without changing the underlying legal framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $2,269,000 from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The funding is intended to support the operations of the Parking Authority, which manages parking services and enforcement in the city. The appropriation becomes effective on July 1, 2024, or immediately if that date has already passed. This measure is a routine budget action that transfers existing regulatory funds to cover the Authority's expenses for the upcoming year.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $6,752,000 from a restricted revenue account in Pennsylvania's General Fund to the Office of Consumer Advocate within the Attorney General's office. The funding is designated to cover the operational expenses of the office for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2024, or immediately if that date has already passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state and federal funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to cover its operating expenses for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The legislation provides approximately $88.4 million from state sources and about $6 million in federal money specifically for enforcing natural gas pipeline safety and motor carrier safety regulations. These funds will support the commission's staff, including its chairman and commissioners, as well as its Bureau of Safety and Enforcement. The act ensures that any federal money received under this program cannot be billed back to utility companies.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funds from gaming-related revenue accounts to four agencies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year: the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The money is designated to cover salaries, wages, and necessary operational expenses for each agency's specific gaming enforcement and regulatory duties. Additionally, the legislation provides funding to pay bills that were incurred but not yet paid at the end of the previous fiscal year. The act also prohibits transferring these specific funds between different budget categories and takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryHB 2324 is a budget bill that allocates money from state and federal funds to various Pennsylvania government agencies and programs for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It provides funding for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as public schools and the state's public debt, while also paying off unpaid bills from the previous year. The legislation details specific dollar amounts for numerous departments, including the Governor's office, courts, schools, and health services, and designates money from special funds like the state lottery and tobacco settlement for particular uses.