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HB 1337

An Act making appropriations from the State Employees' Retirement Fund and from the SERS Defined Contribution Fund to provide for expenses of the State Employees' Retirement Board for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jordan Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Bill appropriates SERS retirement funds to cover the State Employees' Retirement Board's administrative operations and outstanding bills for fiscal 2025-2026.

Act No. 6A of 2025
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Bill Summary · HB 1337

Legislative bill overview

HB 1337 appropriates funds from Pennsylvania's State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) to cover the State Employees' Retirement Board's operating expenses for fiscal year 2025-2026 and to settle unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year. This is a routine appropriations bill that ensures the retirement system's administrative functions can continue operating.

Why is this important

The State Employees' Retirement Board administers benefits for thousands of Pennsylvania state employees and retirees. Without this appropriation, the board cannot pay staff, maintain systems, process claims, or handle day-to-day operations that directly affect retirees' benefit payments and current employees' retirement accounts.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund source clarity: The bill withdraws from retirement funds themselves rather than general revenue, raising questions about whether administrative costs should be borne by employee contributions versus state budget allocations
  • Lack of specific amounts: The bill does not specify exact dollar figures in its summary, making it difficult for public accountability and comparison to previous fiscal years
  • Unpaid bills carryover: The inclusion of prior-year unpaid bills suggests potential budget management issues that warrant explanation to stakeholders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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