Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 199 — 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, providing for general appropriation bill timeline.

Last action — Referred to State Government

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a timeline for the introduction and passage of the general appropriation bill in Pennsylvania.

  • Section 613.1

    General Appropriation Bill Timeline.--(a) A member of the Senate and a member of the House of Representatives shall introduce a general appropriation bill for a fiscal year in the member's chamber no later than six weeks after the date of submission of the budget by the Governor to the General Assembly. (b) Each chamber of the General Assembly shall pass a complete and balanced general appropriation bill no later than the second full week of May. (c) If no complete and balanced general appropriation bill has been passed by the General Assembly and submitted to the Governor for signing by June 15 and if either the Senate or the House of Representatives has passed a complete and balanced general appropriation bill, the other chamber that has not passed a complete and balanced general appropriation bill must vote on the complete and balanced general appropriation bill passed by the other chamber.

    This addition outlines a specific timeline for the legislative process regarding the general appropriation bill.

Action History

  1. Referred to State Government

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 251 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (251)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 199?
SB 199 is sponsored by Lisa Baker (Republican) and Tracy Pennycuick (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 199?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 199?
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