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HB 1330

An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department 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 Liz Hanbidge and 1 co-sponsor

Pennsylvania bill authorizes FY 2025-2026 General Fund spending for Executive Department agencies and settles unpaid prior-year bills.

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Bill Summary · HB 1330

Legislative bill overview

HB 1330 is a General Fund appropriations bill for Pennsylvania's Executive Department agencies covering fiscal year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The bill also authorizes payment of unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are fundamental legislation that directly authorize government spending and determine which state agencies receive funding and at what levels. This bill controls budget allocation for executive branch operations, affecting services ranging from education support to regulatory agencies. Without passage, many state functions would lack legal spending authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific funding amounts unclear: The bill summary doesn't detail which agencies receive how much funding, making it difficult to assess whether particular priorities are increased, decreased, or maintained
  • Carryover debt obligations: The inclusion of unpaid bills from FY 2024-2025 suggests prior-year budget shortfalls that may indicate ongoing structural spending issues
  • Lack of transparency in amendment process: The bill was "reported as amended" without public summary of what changed, limiting constituent understanding of final spending allocations

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

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