An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, flood control projects, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects and Manufacturing Fund projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to * * *
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Overview
This bill, Senate Bill 1174, outlines the capital budget for Pennsylvania for fiscal year 2026-2027. It details funding allocations for a wide range of state projects, including public improvements, furniture and equipment, transportation assistance, flood control, Fish and Boat Commission projects, Manufacturing Fund projects, and projects managed by the Department of General Services. The bill also authorizes the state to borrow money to finance these projects and specifies the estimated financial costs associated with each.
Key provisions
- Allocates $32.314 billion for public improvement projects across various departments.
- Authorizes the state to borrow money to finance capital projects, bypassing voter approval.
- Details specific funding amounts for projects such as university construction, infrastructure upgrades, and state facility renovations.
- Itemizes funding for projects managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Manufacturing Fund.
- Includes provisions for the estimated useful life of the projects being financed.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania State Government
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Pennsylvania Universities (e.g., University of Pittsburgh)
- Pennsylvania Department of General Services
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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