SB 1231
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 bill, 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 starting 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 departments like the Department of Agriculture, covering expenses such as agricultural preparedness and response.
Key provisions
- Allocates funds from the General Fund to Executive Department agencies.
- Provides appropriations for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
- Includes funds to pay outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year (ending June 30, 2026).
- Specifically appropriates $9,000,000 to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural preparedness and response.
- Establishes a process for lapsing unused 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 (through funding of state services)
- Department of Agriculture
Notable changes
- Specifies funding levels for various state agencies for a specific fiscal year.
- Includes provisions for addressing outstanding financial obligations from the prior fiscal year.
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