SB 1232
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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
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Bill overview
This act, titled the General Appropriation Act of 2026, allocates funds from the state’s General Fund to various agencies within the Executive Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. It also includes funds to cover unpaid bills from the previous fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill specifies appropriations for the Department of Community and Economic Development, primarily for workforce development programs.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the General Fund to Executive Department agencies.
- Provides appropriations for salaries, wages, travel expenses, and contractual services.
- Includes funds for the purchase or rental of goods and services, printing, and public advertising.
- Designates $15,000,000 for the Department of Community and Economic Development’s workforce development program.
- Authorizes the lapse of any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year.
- Sets the effective date for the act as July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Executive Department agencies
- Pennsylvania residents impacted by workforce development programs
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- Specifies appropriations for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
- Includes provisions for covering outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year.
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