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SENATE AMENDED
PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 392 PRINTER'S NO. 2576
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 416
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY KHAN, PIELLI, HANBIDGE, HILL-EVANS, SCHLOSSBERG,
BRENNAN, FRANKEL, FREEMAN, OTTEN, GREEN, SALISBURY, SOLOMON,
SAMUELSON, WEBSTER, K. HARRIS AND T. DAVIS, JANUARY 30, 2025
SENATOR VOGEL, APPROPRIATIONS, IN SENATE, RE-REPORTED AS
AMENDED, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An
act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying
and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing
taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment,
collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing
for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and
imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain
employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations
and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and
penalties," in personal income tax, further providing for
classes of income.
AMENDING THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.343, NO.176), ENTITLED
"AN ACT RELATING TO THE FINANCES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CANCER CONTROL, PREVENTION AND RESEARCH, FOR
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER DATA COLLECTION, FOR THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, FOR ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRMS, FOR PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL
ASSURANCE AND FOR REINSTATEMENT OF ITEM VETOES; PROVIDING FOR
THE SETTLEMENT, ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND LIEN OF TAXES,
BONUS, AND ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS DUE THE COMMONWEALTH, THE
COLLECTION AND RECOVERY OF FEES AND OTHER MONEY OR PROPERTY
DUE OR BELONGING TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
INCLUDING ESCHEATED PROPERTY AND THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SALE,
THE CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
AND SECURITIES BELONGING TO OR IN THE POSSESSION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH, AND THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE
COMMONWEALTH, THE RESETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND APPEALS TO THE
COURTS, REFUNDS OF MONEYS ERRONEOUSLY PAID TO THE
COMMONWEALTH, AUDITING THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH AND
ALL AGENCIES THEREOF, OF ALL PUBLIC OFFICERS COLLECTING
MONEYS PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
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AND ALL RECEIPTS OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH,
AUTHORIZING THE COMMONWEALTH TO ISSUE TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES
TO DEFRAY CURRENT EXPENSES, IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 7(A) OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING AND RESTRICTING THE INCURRING OF
CERTAIN DEBT AND IMPOSING PENALTIES; AFFECTING EVERY
DEPARTMENT, BOARD, COMMISSION, AND OFFICER OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT, EVERY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AND
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SUCH SUBDIVISIONS, EVERY PERSON,
ASSOCIATION, AND CORPORATION REQUIRED TO PAY, ASSESS, OR
COLLECT TAXES, OR TO MAKE RETURNS OR REPORTS UNDER THE LAWS
IMPOSING TAXES FOR STATE PURPOSES, OR TO PAY LICENSE FEES OR
OTHER MONEYS TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
EVERY STATE DEPOSITORY AND EVERY DEBTOR OR CREDITOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH," PROVIDING FOR CHILD CARE STAFF RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION PROGRAM; IN 911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICES,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SURCHARGE; IN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM CLASSES OF INCOME AND
PROVIDING FOR RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES AND
QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY, FOR REPORT TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AND FOR INTEREST EXPENSE; IN JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND FOR DEFINITIONS, REPEALING
PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUNSET AND PROVIDING FOR RISK-BASED
CAPITAL CERTIFICATION, FOR FUND TRANSFERS, FOR ASSOCIATION
OVERSIGHT AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES, FOR JOINT UNDERWRITING
ASSOCIATION BOARD, FOR BOARD MEETINGS, FOR CONSTRUCTION, FOR
DISSOLUTION, FOR APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR REPORTS AND HEARINGS;
IN STATE HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AFFORDABILITY PROGRAM,
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR EXCHANGE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE
ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM;
IN TREASURY DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF INTEREST,
COSTS AND FEES; IN PROCEDURE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY FROM
THE STATE TREASURY, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR USE AND
APPROPRIATION OF UNUSED COMMONWEALTH FUNDS; IN OIL AND GAS
WELLS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR OIL AND GAS LEASE FUND;
PROVIDING FOR ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITES AND FOR PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES; IN HUMAN SERVICES, FURTHER PROVIDING
FOR RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED COSTS; IN ATTORNEY GENERAL,
PROVIDING FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FEE;
PROVIDING FOR RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING TAX CREDIT AND FOR WORKING PENNSYLVANIANS TAX CREDIT;
IN ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONES, PROVIDING
FOR ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONES FOR
CERTAIN COUNTIES OF THE FOURTH CLASS; PROVIDING FOR
ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS OF KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONES; IN
SPECIAL FUNDS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR FUNDING, FOR EXPIRATION
AND FOR OTHER GRANTS; IN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FUNDS AND
RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF
SPECIAL FUND AND ACCOUNT, FOR USE OF FUND AND FOR
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PENNSYLVANIA RACE HORSE DEVELOPMENT FUND
AND PROVIDING FOR REFUND OF 2003 ASSESSMENT BY INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT; IN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FUNDS AND RESTRICTED
ACCOUNTS RELATING TO SERVICE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT
FUND, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEPOSITS AND PROVIDING FOR
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND; IN GENERAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION,
FURTHER PROVIDING EXECUTIVE OFFICES, FOR DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, FOR DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOR PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT
COMMISSION, FOR PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
AGENCY AND FOR COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY, PROVIDING
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FOR STENOGRAPHY SERVICES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SURCHARGES,
FOR FEDERAL AND COMMONWEALTH USE OF FOREST LAND AND FOR
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AND PROVIDING FOR STATE SEXUAL
OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD, FOR INTEREST TRANSFERS, FOR FUND
TRANSFERS AND FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS; IN 2024-2025
BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION, FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND FOR
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; IN STREAMLINING PERMITS FOR
ECONOMIC EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, FURTHER PROVIDING
FOR SCOPE OF ARTICLE, FOR DEFINITIONS AND FOR THE
STREAMLINING PERMITS FOR ECONOMIC EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM, PROVIDING FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC
PERMITS AND FOR STATE AGENCY PERMITS AND FURTHER PROVIDING
FOR CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING FOR ELECTRICITY LOAD FORECAST
ACCOUNTABILITY, FOR 2025-2026 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION AND FOR
2025-2026 RESTRICTIONS ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR FUNDS AND
ACCOUNTS; MAKING REPEALS; AND MAKING EDITORIAL CHANGES.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE INTENT OF THIS ACT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2025-2026 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET.
(2) THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA CONFERS NUMEROUS
EXPRESS DUTIES UPON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING THE
PASSAGE OF A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE COMMONWEALTH.
(3) SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ADOPT ALL
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOURCE. THE SUPREME COURT
HAS REPEATEDLY AFFIRMED THAT "IT IS FUNDAMENTAL WITHIN
PENNSYLVANIA'S TRIPARTITE SYSTEM THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ENACTS THE LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THOSE PROGRAMS WHICH THE
STATE PROVIDES FOR ITS CITIZENS AND APPROPRIATES THE FUNDS
NECESSARY FOR THEIR OPERATION."
(4) PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS
EXPLICITLY REQUIRED TO ADOPT A BALANCED COMMONWEALTH BUDGET.
GIVEN THE UNPREDICTABILITY AND POTENTIAL INSUFFICIENCY OF
REVENUE COLLECTIONS, VARIOUS CHANGES IN STATE LAW RELATING TO
SOURCES OF REVENUE, THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE AND THE
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IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTES WHICH IMPACT REVENUE MAY BE
REQUIRED TO DISCHARGE THIS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATION.
(5) SECTION 11 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRES THE ADOPTION OF A GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ACT THAT EMBRACES "NOTHING BUT APPROPRIATIONS." WHILE ACTUAL
ITEMS OF APPROPRIATION CAN BE CONTAINED IN A GENERAL
APPROPRIATION ACT, THE ACHIEVEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A
COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET INVOLVES MORE THAN SUBJECTS OF
APPROPRIATIONS AND DOLLAR AMOUNTS. ULTIMATELY, THE BUDGET HAS
TO BE BALANCED UNDER SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA. THIS MAY NECESSITATE CHANGES TO
SOURCES OF FUNDING AND ENACTMENT OF STATUTES TO ACHIEVE FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS.
(6) FOR THE REASONS UNDER PARAGRAPHS (1), (2), (3), (4)
AND (5), IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THROUGH
THIS ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2025-2026
COMMONWEALTH BUDGET.
(7) EVERY PROVISION OF THIS ACT RELATES TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COMMONWEALTH
FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR, ADDRESSING IN VARIOUS WAYS THE FISCAL
OPERATIONS, REVENUES AND POTENTIAL LIABILITIES OF THE
COMMONWEALTH. TO THAT END, THIS ACT IS INTENDED TO IMPLEMENT
THE 2025-2026 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET WITHOUT SPECIFICALLY
APPROPRIATING PUBLIC MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND. THIS ACT
PROVIDES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SPENDING AND MAKES TRANSFERS OR
OTHER CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPACT THE AVAILABILITY OF REVENUE
IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE
VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA AND TO IMPLEMENT
THE ACT OF , 2025 (P.L. , NO. ), KNOWN AS THE GENERAL
APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025.
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The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 303(a.7)(2)(i) of the act of March 4,
1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, is
amended by adding a clause to read:
Section 303. Classes of Income.--* * *
(a.7) The following apply:
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(2) (i) The following shall not be subject to tax under
this article:
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(F) Any amount received by a Holocaust survivor as part of
Holocaust reparations.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
SECTION 1. THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.343, NO.176), KNOWN
AS THE FISCAL CODE, IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE I-H.1
CHILD CARE STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM
SECTION 101-H.1. SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
THIS ARTICLE RELATES TO THE CHILD CARE STAFF RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION PROGRAM.
SECTION 102-H.1. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"APPLICATION." AN APPLICATION BY A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE
PROVIDER REQUESTING A PAYMENT UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
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"PAYMENT." MONEY DISBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS
ARTICLE TO A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER FOR THE PROGRAM.
"PROGRAM." THE CHILD CARE STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 103-H.1(A).
"QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER." AS FOLLOWS:
(1) A PROVIDER THAT MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
(I) IS CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT AS A CHILDREN'S
INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES CHILD CARE, A CHILD CARE CENTER
OR A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME UNDER ARTICLE IX OR X OF THE
ACT OF JUNE 13, 1967 (P.L.31, NO.21), KNOWN AS THE HUMAN
SERVICES CODE.
(II) IS OPERATING ON THE DATE THE PROVIDER SUBMITS
AN APPLICATION.
(III) HAS A CHILD CARE SUBSIDY AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT ON THE DATE THE PROVIDER SUBMITS AN
APPLICATION.
(2) THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROVIDER THAT IS UNDER
INVESTIGATION FOR FRAUD, SUBJECT TO A COMMONWEALTH LIEN, HAS
HAD A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REVOKED, DENIED OR NOT
RENEWED OR HOLDS A PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
UNDER SECTION 1008(A) OF THE HUMAN SERVICES CODE OR 55 PA.
CODE § 20.54(A ) (RELATING TO PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE).
"QUALIFIED STAFF." AS FOLLOWS:
(1) ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) AN EMPLOYEE OF A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER
WHO DIRECTLY SUPERVISES CHILDREN.
(II) AN OPERATOR OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME WHO
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES CHILDREN.
(2) THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE STAFF WHO DO NOT DIRECTLY
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SUPERVISE CHILDREN, INCLUDING CENTER EXECUTIVES OR OWNERS,
JANITORIAL STAFF, FOOD SERVICE STAFF OR ADMINISTRATIVE OR
SUPPORT STAFF.
SECTION 103-H.1. CHILD CARE STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
PROGRAM.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE CHILD CARE STAFF RECRUITMENT AND
RETENTION PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. THE
PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE ANNUAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PAYMENTS
TO QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY
QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS UNDER THE PROGRAM SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED ONLY FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PAYMENTS TO
QUALIFIED STAFF.
(B) APPLICATION.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP AN
APPLICATION FORM FOR QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO APPLY FOR
PAYMENTS. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL POST THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE
DEPARTMENT'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS
SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN THE FORM AND MANNER DETERMINED BY THE
DEPARTMENT. A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER MUST SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS AFTER THE APPLICATION FORM IS
POSTED ON THE DEPARTMENT'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE.
(C) DETERMINATION.-- THE DEPARTMENT SHALL APPROVE OR DENY AN
APPLICATION SUBMITTED UNDER SUBSECTION (B) NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS
AFTER RECEIPT. THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT MAKE A PAYMENT TO AN
ENTITY THAT IS NOT A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.
(D) ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS.--
(1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ALLOCATE PAYMENTS TO ADMINISTER
AN INDIVIDUAL RETENTION BONUS OF AT LEAST $450 PER MEMBER OF
QUALIFIED STAFF.
(2) AFTER MAKING THE ALLOCATION UNDER PARAGRAPH (1), THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL ALLOCATE THE REMAINING FUNDS FOR RECRUITMENT
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PAYMENTS TO QUALIFIED STAFF BASED ON PROVIDER TYPE AND
LICENSED CAPACITY.
(E) CONDITIONS.--
(1) PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER
MAY NOT SUPPLANT EXISTING FUNDS USED FOR STAFF WAGES, BONUSES
OR BENEFITS.
(2) PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER
UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING
PURPOSES:
(I) HIRING BONUSES FOR NEWLY EMPLOYED QUALIFIED
STAFF.
(II) RETENTION BONUSES FOR QUALIFIED STAFF.
(3) PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER
SHALL BE EXPENDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE PAYMENT IS
MADE.
(F) COMPLIANCE.-- THE DEPARTMENT MAY RECOVER A PAYMENT FROM A
QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER THAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THIS
ARTICLE OR OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE LAW OR REGULATION.
A QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDER THAT RECEIVES A PAYMENT SHALL
PROVIDE DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE
PAYMENT IN THE TIME, MANNER AND FORMAT REQUESTED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OR BY ANOTHER COMMONWEALTH AGENCY AUTHORIZED TO AUDIT
THE PROVIDER OR THE PAYMENT.
(G) REPORTING.-- NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 , AND EACH
SEPTEMBER 15 THEREAFTER, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO
THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND SHALL POST THE REPORT ON THE DEPARTMENT'S
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE. THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(1) THE NUMBER OF PAYMENTS TO QUALIFIED CHILD CARE
PROVIDERS.
(2) THE COUNTY IN WHICH EACH PAYMENT IS MADE.
(3) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN THE
PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR.
(4) ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE DEPARTMENT DEEMS
NECESSARY.
SECTION 104-H.1. REGULATIONS.
THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMUL GATE REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE.
SECTION 2. SECTIONS 102-K(A)(2) AND 202.3 OF THE ACT ARE
AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 102-K. SURCHARGE.
(A) RATES.--
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(2) AFTER FEBRUARY 29, 2024, AND BEFORE FEBRUARY 1,
[2026] 2029, THE SURCHARGE UNDER 35 PA.C.S. § 5306.2(A) SHALL
BE $1.95.
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SECTION 202.3. EXCLUSION FROM CLASSES OF INCOME.--
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, [AMOUNTS] THE
FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE CLASSES OF INCOME
ENUMERATED UNDER SECTION 303 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6,
NO.2), KNOWN AS THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971":
(1) AMOUNTS PAID OR INCURRED BY AN EMPLOYER OF AN EMPLOYE
FOR DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE EMPLOYE THAT ARE
EXCLUDABLE UNDER 26 U.S.C. § 129 (RELATING TO DEPENDENT CARE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS) [MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE CLASSES
OF INCOME ENUMERATED UNDER SECTION 303 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4,
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1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971."]
(2) ANY AMOUNT RECEIVED BY A HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR AS PART OF
HOLOCAUST REPARATIONS.
SECTION 3. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
SECTION 216. RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES AND
QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY.--(A) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION
401(3)1(A) OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS
THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," TAXABLE INCOME AS DEFINED BY
SECTION 401(3) OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," SHALL INCLUDE:
(1) THE AMOUNT OF THE AMORTIZATION DEDUCTION FOR ANY
RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES CLAIMED AND ALLOWABLE
UNDER SECTION 174 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. § 174); AND
(2) THE AMOUNT OF THE AMORTIZATION DEDUCTION FOR ANY
RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES CLAIMED AND ALLOWABLE
UNDER SECTION 59(E) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. § 59(E)).
(B) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," IF RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES WERE
INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (A), AN
ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION FOR RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES
SHALL BE ALLOWED FROM TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION
401(3) OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," UNTIL THE TOTAL AMOUNT
DEDUCTIBLE UNDER SECTIONS 174 AND 59(E) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. §§ 174 AND 59(E)) FOR THE TAX YEAR HAS
BEEN CLAIMED. THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION SHALL BE EQUAL TO TWENTY
PER CENT OF THE REMAINING UNAMORTIZED QUALIFIED RESEARCH AND
EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTIONS 174 AND 59(E)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. §§ 174 AND
59(E)). IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL OF THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS
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UNDER THIS SUBSECTION BE MORE THAN THE REMAINING UNAMORTIZED
QUALIFIED RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES ALLOWABLE UNDER
SECTIONS 174 AND 59(E) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. §§ 174 AND 59(E)).
(C) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 401(3) OF
THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," SHALL INCLUDE:
(1) THE AMOUNT OF THE DEDUCTION FOR ANY RESEARCH AND
EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES CLAIMED AND ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION
174A OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 174A);
AND
(2) THE AMOUNT OF THE AMORTIZATION DEDUCTION FOR ANY
RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES CLAIMED AND ALLOWABLE
UNDER SECTION 174A OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. § 174A).
(D) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," IF RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES WERE
INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (C), AN
ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION FOR RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES
SHALL BE ALLOWED FROM TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION
401(3) OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," UNTIL THE TOTAL AMOUNT
DEDUCTIBLE UNDER SECTION 174A OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1986 (26 U.S.C. § 174A) FOR THE TAX YEAR HAS BEEN CLAIMED. THE
ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION SHALL BE EQUAL TO TWENTY PER CENT OF THE
QUALIFIED RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES ALLOWABLE UNDER
SECTION 174A OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. §
174A). IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL OF THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION BE MORE THAN THE QUALIFIED RESEARCH AND
EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION 174A OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 174A).
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(E) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 401(3) OF
THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," SHALL INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF ANY
DEDUCTION CLAIMED AND ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION 481 OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 481) WHICH RELATES TO
RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINALLY MADE BY THE
TAXPAYER IN TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2021, AND
BEFORE TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2024.
(F) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," IF AMOUNTS RELATED TO A CHANGE IN THE TAXPAYER'S
METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 481 OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 481) WERE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE
INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (E), AN ADDITIONAL
DEDUCTION SHALL BE ALLOWED FROM TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY
SECTION 401(3) OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," UNTIL THE TOTAL
AMOUNT ORIGINALLY AMORTIZABLE UNDER SECTION 174 OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 174) FOR THE TAX YEAR HAS BEEN
CLAIMED. THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION SHALL BE EQUAL TO TWENTY PER
CENT OF THE REMAINING UNAMORTIZED QUALIFIED RESEARCH AND
EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES ORIGINALLY SUBJECT TO AMORTIZATION
UNDER SECTION 174 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. § 174). IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL OF THE ADDITIONAL
DEDUCTIONS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION BE MORE THAN THE REMAINING
UNAMORTIZED QUALIFIED RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDITURES
ORIGINALLY ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION 174 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 174).
(G) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 401(3) OF
THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," SHALL INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF THE
DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION OF QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY
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CLAIMED AND ALLOWABLE UNDER SECTION 168(N) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 168(N)).
(H) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 401(3)1(A) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," IF A DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION OF QUALIFIED
PRODUCTION PROPERTY WAS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SUBSECTION (G), AN ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION FOR DEPRECIATION OF
THE QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY SHALL BE ALLOWED FROM TAXABLE
INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 401(3) OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF
1971," UNTIL THE TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDED AS TAXABLE INCOME UNDER
SUBSECTION (G) HAS BEEN CLAIMED. THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION SHALL
BE EQUAL TO THE DEPRECIATION ON THE QUALIFIED PRODUCTION
PROPERTY FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR AS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTIONS 167 AND 168 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. §§ 167 AND 168), EXCEPT THAT SECTION 168(N) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. § 168(N)) SHALL NOT
APPLY.
(I) FOR QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY WHICH IS SOLD OR
OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF DURING A TAXABLE YEAR BY A TAXPAYER AND
FOR WHICH DEPRECIATION WAS INCLUDED AS TAXABLE INCOME UNDER
SUBSECTION (G), AN ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION SHALL BE ALLOWED FROM
TAXABLE INCOME, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 401(3) OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," TO THE EXTENT THE AMOUNT OF DEPRECIATION CLAIMED
UNDER SECTION 168(N) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26
U.S.C. § 168(N)) ON THE QUALIFIED PRODUCTION PROPERTY HAS NOT
BEEN RECOVERED THROUGH THE ADDITIONAL DEDUCTIONS PROVIDED BY
SUBSECTION (H).
SECTION 216.1. REPORT TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY .--NO LATER THAN
DECEMBER 31, 2026, THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL SUBMIT A
REPORT TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, THE CHAIRPERSON AND
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MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INDICATING THE IM PACT OF DECOUPLING
FROM CERTAIN FEDERAL TAX CHANGES MADE BY THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL
BILL ACT (PUBLIC LAW 119-21, 139 STAT. 72) ON THE CORPORATE NET
INCOME TAX IMPOSED UNDER ARTICLE IV OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971
(P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 ."
(B) THE REPORT REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(1) THE DIRECT EFFECT DECOUPLING FROM CERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS
CONTAINED IN THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT HAD ON TAX REVENUES
RECEIVED FROM TAXES IMPOSED UNDER A RTICLE IV OF THE "TAX REFORM
CODE OF 1971," FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31,
2024.
(2) THE ESTIMATED EFFECT THAT CONFORMING TO THE FEDERAL TAX
PROVISIONS UNDER SECTION 216(A) WOULD HAVE ON TAX REVENUES
RECEIVED FROM THE TAX IMPOSED UNDER ARTICLE IV OF THE "TAX
REFORM CODE OF 1971." THE ESTIMATED EFFECT UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH
SHALL BE DETERMINED FOR FIVE FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING WITH FISCAL
YEAR 2027-2028.
(3) THE NUMBER OF TAXPAYERS THAT WERE IMPACTED BY DECOUPLING
FROM FEDERAL TAX PROVISIONS UNDER SECTION 216(A) FOR THE TAXABLE
YEAR BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2024.
(4) THE ESTIMATED REDUCTION IN TAXES COLLECTED UNDER ARTICLE
IV OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," BY FISCAL YEAR, RESULTING
FROM THE ANNUAL DECREASE IN THE RATE OF TAX UNDER SECTION 402 OF
THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971" AND THE INCREASE IN THE ALLOWABLE
NET OPERATING LOSS DEDUCTION UNDER SECTION 401.1 OF THE "TAX
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REFORM CODE OF 1971," IN COMPARISON TO THE CORPORATE NET INCOME
TAX RATE AND NET OPERATING LOSS PROVISIONS IN EFFECT FOR THE
2022 TAX YEAR.
(5) THE EFFECT ON TAX COLLECTIONS OF THE ANNUAL RATE
REDUCTION UNDER SECTION 402 OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971" AND
THE INCREASE IN THE ALLOWABLE NET OPERATING LOSS DEDUCTION UNDER
SECTION 401.1 OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," IN COMPARISON TO
THE FISCAL IMPACT OF THE DECOUPLING PROVISIONS UNDER SECTION
216(A).
SECTION 217. INTEREST EXPENSE.--NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION
401(3)1(A) OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS
THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," FOR TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER
DECEMBER 31, 2024, TAXABLE INCOME AS DEFINED BY SECTION 401(3)
OF THE "TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971," SHALL BE CALCULATED AS IF
SECTION 163(J) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (26 U.S.C. §
163(J)) APPLIED AS SECTION 163(J) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
OF 1986 WAS IN EFFECT ON DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SECTION 4. SECTION 201-D OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 201-D. [FINDINGS] DECLARATION OF POLICY.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
(1) A REVIEW BY THE COMMISSIONER OF THE NUMBER OF
POLICIES WRITTEN BY THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHOWS
THAT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE IS READILY
AVAILABLE IN THIS COMMONWEALTH AND THAT THE ASSOCIATION
SHOULD BE MODERNIZED TO ACHIEVE ECONOMY AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EFFICIENCY.
[(1)] (2) AS A RESULT OF A DECLINE IN THE NEED IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
POLICIES OFFERED BY THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION UNDER
SUBCHAPTER B OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT, AND A DECLINE IN
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THE NATURE AND AMOUNTS OF CLAIMS PAID OUT BY THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION UNDER THE POLICIES, THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION HAS MONEY IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT
REASONABLY REQUIRED TO FULFILL ITS STATUTORY MANDATE.
[(2)] (3) FUNDS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION CONSIST OF PREMIUMS PAID ON THE
POLICIES ISSUED UNDER SUBCHAPTER B OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE
ACT AND INCOME FROM INVESTMENT. THE FUNDS DO NOT BELONG TO
ANY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION NOR
ANY OF THE INSUREDS COVERED BY THE POLICIES ISSUED.
[(3)] (4) THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION IS AN
INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH. MONEY UNDER THE CONTROL
OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION BELONGS TO THE
COMMONWEALTH.
[(4) AT A TIME WHEN REVENUE RECEIPTS ARE DOWN AND THE
ECONOMY IS STILL RECOVERING] (5) I N PERIODS OF ECONOMIC
UNCERTAINTY, THE COMMONWEALTH IS IN NEED OF REVENUE FROM ALL
POSSIBLE SOURCES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO BALANCE ITS BUDGET
AND PROVIDE FOR THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF THE
RESIDENTS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH.
[(5)] (6) THE PAYMENT OF MONEY TO THE COMMONWEALTH
REQUIRED UNDER THIS ARTICLE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE
RESIDENTS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 5. THE DEFINITION OF "JOINT UNDERWRITING
ASSOCIATION" IN SECTION 202-D OF THE ACT IS AMENDED AND THE
SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO READ:
SECTION 202-D. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
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"BOARD." THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION BOARD
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 211-D(A).
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"HEALTH CARE PROVIDER." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 702 OF THE
MCARE ACT.
"INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ACT." THE ACT OF MAY 17, 1921
(P.L.789, NO.285), KNOWN AS THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ACT OF
1921.
"JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION[.]" OR "ASSOCIATION." THE
PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING
ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 731 OF THE MCARE ACT.
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"PLAN." A PLAN OF OPERATION SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE
COMMISSIONER UNDER SECTION 731(B)(1) OF THE MCARE ACT OR UNDER
THIS ARTICLE.
SECTION 6. SECTION 207-D OF THE ACT IS REPEALED:
[SECTION 207-D. SUNSET.
IN THE EVENT THE PAYMENT REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 203-D IS NOT
MADE BY DECEMBER 1, 2017, THE PROVISIONS OF SUBCHAPTER C OF
CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT SHALL EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 1, 2017. IN
THAT EVENT, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL BE
ABOLISHED AND THE MONEY IN THE POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF THE
JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
COMMISSIONER WHO SHALL DEPOSIT IT IN A SPECIAL ACCOUNT WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION WAS
AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED TO USE AND ADMINISTER IT PRIOR TO THE
EXPIRATION OF SUBCHAPTER C OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT.
(2) NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPH (1), THE COMMISSIONER
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SHALL TRANSFER $200,000,000 OF THE MONEY RECEIVED UNDER
PARAGRAPH (1) TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT INTO THE
GENERAL FUND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER RECEIPT.
THEREAFTER, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL ANNUALLY TRANSFER FROM THE
SPECIAL ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) TO THE
GENERAL FUND ANY MONEY THE COMMISSIONER DETERMINES IS IN
EXCESS OF THE MONEY NEEDED TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS AS
REQUIRED UNDER SUBCHAPTER C OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT.]
SECTION 7. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
SECTION 208-D. RISK-BASED CAPITAL CERTIFICATION.
(A) CERTIFICATION.--BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2026, AND EACH YEAR
THEREAFTER, IF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION'S RISK-BASED
CAPITAL EXCEEDS 1,000% AS SHOWN IN THE PRIOR YEAR'S ANNUAL
STATEMENT, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A REPORT THAT CERTIFIES THE ASSOCIATION'S RISK-BASED CAPITAL
EXCEEDS 1,000% AND STATES THE AMOUNT, IF ANY, THE COMMISSIONER
DETERMINES IS AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND. THE
CERTIFIED AMOUNT MAY NOT:
(1) JEOPARDIZE THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION'S
SOLVENCY; AND
(2) BE SO GREAT THAT, IF TRANSFERRED DURING THE PRIOR
YEAR, THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION'S RISK-BASED CAPITAL
WOULD HAVE FALLEN BELOW 1,000%.
(B) EFFECT.-- PURSUANT TO A TRANSFER AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION
209-D, THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL TRANSFER MONEY
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT IDENTIFIED IN SUBSECTION (A), TO THE
GENERAL FUND.
SECTION 209-D. FUND TRANSFERS.
(A) IMMEDIATE TRANSFER.--NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 208-D,
WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE
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JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL TRANSFER $100,000,000 TO
THE GENERAL FUND. THE TRANSFER UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE IN
ADDITION TO THE PAYMENT REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 203-D.
(B) USE OF MONEY.--MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE GENERAL FUND
UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR EXPENDITURES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FOR
CAPITATION PLANS.
(C) FUTURE TRANSFERS.--FOR FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING ON OR
AFTER JULY 1, 2026, THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS, AS CERTIFIED
AVAILABLE BY THE COMMISSIONER UNDER SECTION 208-D, SHALL BE
TRANSFERRED FROM THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION TO THE
GENERAL FUND:
(1) (RESERVED).
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 210-D. ASSOCIATION OVERSIGHT AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
(A) OVERSIGHT.--THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL
CONTINUE AS AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH AND OPERATE
UNDER THE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT.
(B) ADDITIONAL DUTIES.--IN ADDITION TO THE DUTIES UNDER
SUBCHAPTER C OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT, THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
(1) SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSIONER QUARTERLY REPORTS OF
PREMIUMS COLLECTED AND CLAIMS PAID FOR THE PRECEDING QUARTER.
(2) PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
REGARDING THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION'S OPERATIONS TO
THE COMMISSIONER UPON REQUEST.
(3) BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER,
SUBMIT A PLAN OF OPERATION TO THE COMMISSIONER FOR APPROVAL.
THE BOARD MAY AMEND THE PLAN, SUBJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER'S
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APPROVAL, AND THE PLAN MAY NOT CONTAIN PROVISIONS
INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ARTICLE. EXCEPT FOR THE PLAN DUE
JANUARY 1, 2026, THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION MAY
SUBMIT AN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING THAT THE APPROVED PLAN IS
UNCHANGED.
(C) CLAIMS.--NO MEMBER OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION
OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER INSURED BY A POLICY ISSUED BY THE
ASSOCIATION HAS A CLAIM AGAINST THE ASSOCIATION'S CURRENT OR
FUTURE FUNDS, PROFITS, INVESTMENTS OR LOSSES, INCLUDING UPON
DISSOLUTION.
SECTION 211-D. JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION BOARD.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE.--THE JOINT UNDERWRITING
ASSOCIATION BOARD IS ESTABLISHED. THE BOARD SHALL GOVERN THE
OPERATIONS OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND SHALL
CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
(1) THREE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH
EXPERIENCE IN INSURANCE AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY.
(2) ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE.
(II) THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE.
(III) THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(IV) THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
(B) CHAIR.-- THE GOVERNOR SHALL DESIGNATE THE CHAIR FROM
AMONG THE MEMBERS.
(C) TERMS AND VACANCIES.--MEMBERS SHALL SERVE AT THE WILL OF
THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS OR UNTIL A
SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED. A VACANCY SHALL BE FILLED
BY THE SAME APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
(D) QUORUM AND ACTION.-- A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SHALL
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CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. BOARD ACTION SHALL REQUIRE AN AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT.
(E) COMPENSATION.-- MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION
BUT ARE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE POLICIES THAT GOVERN REIMBURSEMENT TO COMMONWEALTH EXECUTIVE
AGENCY PERSONNEL.
(F) STAFF.-- THE BOARD MAY APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
TECHNICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS, WHO SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE
BOARD. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD
SHALL BE SET BY THE BOARD.
(2) EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SHALL
NOT BE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT OF JULY 23,
1970 (P.L.563, NO.195), KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC EMPLOYE RELATIONS
ACT.
(3) EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SHALL
NOT BE STATE EMPLOYEES FOR PURPOSES OF 71 PA.C.S. PT. XXV
(RELATING TO RETIREMENT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS).
(G) POWERS AND DUTIES.-- THE BOARD SHALL ADMINISTER THE PLAN
OF OPERATION, SET POLICY AND EXERCISE ALL REASONABLE AND
NECESSARY POWERS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) ADOPT BYLAWS AND GUIDELINES.
(2) APPOINT COMMITTEES AND RETAIN EXPERTS, ADVISORS,
CONSULTANTS AND AGENTS AS NEEDED.
(3) ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN CONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT AND THE
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE MCARE ACT.
(4) DEVELOP RATES, RATING PLANS, RATING AND UNDERWRITING
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RULES AND STANDARDS, RATE CLASSIFICATIONS, RATE TERRITORIES,
POLICY FORMS AND RIDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL
AND STATE LAW AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL UNDER SECTIONS 712(F)
AND 731(B)(2) AND (4) OF THE MCARE ACT.
(5) INVEST, BORROW AND DISBURSE FUNDS, BUDGET EXPENSES,
LEVY ASSESSMENTS, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, REINSURE LIABILITIES
OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION AND PERFORM OTHER
DUTIES NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL TO PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF
THE PLAN.
(6) IF THE BOARD DETERMINES IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST
OF POLICYHOLDERS AND THE COMMONWEALTH, AND SUBJECT TO THE
COMMISSIONER'S APPROVAL, PLACE A PORTION OF THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION'S FUNDS IN A RESTRICTED RECEIPT
ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURY. THE STATE TREASURER SHALL
ESTABLISH THE RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNT AT THE BOARD'S
REQUEST.
(7) AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PARTICIPATE IN
SCHEDULING CONFERENCES AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF
THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
SECTION 212-D. BOARD MEETINGS.
THE BOARD SHALL HOLD QUARTERLY PUBLIC MEETINGS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 65 PA.C.S. CH. 7 (RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS) TO DISCUSS THE
ACTUARIAL AND FISCAL STATUS OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING
ASSOCIATION.
SECTION 213-D. CONSTRUCTION.
THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN
INDEPENDENT AGENCY OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOR PURPOSES OF ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE ACT OF OCTOBER 15, 1980 (P.L.950, NO.164), KNOWN
AS THE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEYS ACT.
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(2) THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 2008 (P.L.6, NO.3), KNOWN AS
THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW.
(3) THE ACT OF JUNE 30, 2011 (P.L.81, NO.18), KNOWN AS
THE PENNSYLVANIA WEB ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
(PENNWATCH) ACT.
(4) 62 PA.C.S. PT. I (RELATING TO COMMONWEALTH
PROCUREMENT CODE).
SECTION 214-D. DISSOLUTION.
THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION MAY BE DISSOLVED ONLY BY
ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
SECTION 215-D. APPROPRIATIONS.
THE OPERATING COSTS OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION
SHALL BE PAID FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE AN
APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS UNDER A POLICY WRITTEN
BY THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION.
SECTION 216-D. REPORTS AND HEARINGS.
(A) BUDGET ESTIMATES.--THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION
SHALL SUBMIT WRITTEN ESTIMATES TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET AS
REQUIRED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
UNDER SECTION 615 OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177, NO.175),
KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929. ESTIMATES SHALL BE
SUBMITTED AS REQUESTED BY THE GOVERNOR, BUT NO LESS THAN ONCE
EACH FISCAL YEAR.
(B) TESTIMONY.--
(1) AN AGENT OF THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION
SHALL, UPON REQUEST, APPEAR AT A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE
BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO
TESTIFY REGARDING AN ESTIMATE SUBMITTED UNDER SUBSECTION (A).
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APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO TESTIFY
REGARDING THE FISCAL STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND TO PRESENT
ANY REQUESTS FOR APPROPRIATIONS.
SECTION 7.1. SECTION 203-G OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY 11, 2023
(P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 203-G. EXCHANGE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT.
A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS ESTABLISHED IN THE STATE TREASURY TO
BE KNOWN AS THE EXCHANGE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT. MONEY
IN THE ACCOUNT SHALL INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
[(1) MONEY RECEIVED AS PART OF A DISBURSEMENT FROM THE
JOINT UNDERWRITERS ASSOCIATION SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE
ACCOUNT TO BE USED BY THE EXCHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
202-G.]
(2) MONEY APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
[(3) UP TO $50,000,000 MAY BE USED EACH YEAR FOR THE
PROGRAM FROM FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1).]
SECTION 8. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE II-H
RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
SECTION 201-H. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
"HEALTH CARE PROVIDER." AS DEFINED IN 42 U.S.C. § 1397EE(H)
(9) (RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO STATES).
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"PROGRAM." THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 202-H.
"QUALIFIED ENTITY." A HOSPITAL, HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, RURAL
HEALTH FACILITY, GOVERNMENT AGENCY, INCLUDING THE RURAL HEALTH
REDESIGN CENTER AUTHORITY, COMMUNITY PARTNER OR OTHER PERSON
THAT DEMONSTRATES ITS ABILITY TO ADMINISTER A COMPONENT OF THE
DEPARTMENT'S FEDERALLY-APPROVED APPLICATION UNDER 42 U.S.C. §
1397EE (RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO STATES).
"RURAL HEALTH FACILITY." AS DEFINED IN 42 U.S.C. § 1397EE(H)
(3)(D).
SECTION 202-H. RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM.
THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDING AND IMPLEMENT A RURAL
HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN FOR HEALTH-RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER
42 U.S.C. § 1397EE(H) (RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO STATES) IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S FEDERALLY APPROVED APPLICATION.
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM TO THE EXTENT
FEDERAL FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED TO, AND RECEIVED BY, THE
DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 203-H. POWERS AND DUTIES.
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING POWERS AND DUTIES:
(1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ALLOCATE AND DISTRIBUTE PROGRAM
FUNDING TO A QUALIFIED ENTITY THROUGH A CONTRACT, GRANT
AGREEMENT, PROGRAM PAYMENT, RECRUITMENT OR RETENTION PAYMENT
OR OTHER FUNDING MECHANISM VIA A REQUEST FOR FUNDING, IN A
FORM AND MANNER AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT. A QUALIFIED
ENTITY SHALL USE PROGRAM FUNDING DISTRIBUTED UNDER THIS
SECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW AND THE
DEPARTMENT'S FEDERALLY APPROVED APPLICATION.
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FUNDING FOR A PROGRAM VIOLATION.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL
REPORT TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON
AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE:
(I) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS EXPENDED FOR THE YEAR.
(II) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS EXPENDED SINCE THE
PROGRAM BEGAN.
(III) THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING REMAINING.
(IV) THE TOTAL NUMBER OF QUALIFIED ENTITIES
RECEIVING PROGRAM FUNDING.
(V) DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES COMPLETED
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
SECTION 204-H. RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS ESTABLISHED AS A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT WITHIN
THE GENERAL FUND.
(B) DEPOSITS.--ALL MONEY RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT FOR THE PROGRAM, ALONG WITH ANY OTHER MONEY
APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE PROGRAM, SHALL BE
DEPOSITED INTO THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.
(C) APPROPRIATION.--MONEY IN THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION
PROGRAM RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS APPROPRIATED ON A CONTINUING BASIS
TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (D).
(D) USE.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY USE MONEY IN THE RURAL HEALTH
TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM RESTRICTED ACCOUNT FOR THE OPERATION, AND
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APPLICATION.
SECTION 9. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 313. WAIVER OF INTEREST, COSTS AND FEES.--( A) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, THE STATE TREASURER MAY WAIVE OR
OTHERWISE FORGO, IN THE STATE TREASURER'S SOLE DISCRETION, THE
COLLECTION OF ANY INTEREST, COSTS OR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH AN
INVESTMENT LOAN ISSUED DURING A BUDGET IMPASSE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 301.1 TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY.
(2) A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ENTITY THAT RECEIVES A DIRECT GRANT
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS.
(3) A HEAD START AGENCY.
(4) A RAPE CRISIS ENTITY THAT RECEIVES A DIRECT GRANT FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR RAPE
CRISIS PROGRAMS.
(5) AN APPROVED PROVIDER UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA PRE-K COUNTS
PROGRAM THAT RECEIVES A DIRECT GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PRE-K COUNTS PROGRAM.
(B) THE STATE TREASURER'S EXERCISE OF THE WAIVER AUTHORITY
UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED A VIOLATION OF OR
OTHERWISE INCONSISTENT WITH THE STATE TREASURER'S FIDUCIARY
INVESTMENT STANDARD UNDER SECTION 301.1(H) AND (I).
(C) BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, THE STATE
TREASURER'S AUTHORITY TO INVEST MONEY PURSUANT TO SECTION 301.1
MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A LOAN TO AN
ENTITY IMPACTED BY A COMMONWEALTH BUDGET IMPASSE FOR THE PURPOSE
OF REPLACING ANTICIPATED COMMONWEALTH APPROPRIATIONS. A LOAN
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FIDUCIARY INVESTMENT STANDARD UNDER SECTION 301.1(H) AND (I).
SECTION 10. SECTION 1508 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1508. USE AND APPROPRIATION OF UNUSED COMMONWEALTH
FUNDS.--(A) WHENEVER THE GOVERNOR HAS DECLARED A DISASTER
EMERGENCY, THE GOVERNOR MAY TRANSFER ANY UNUSED FUNDS WHICH MAY
HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATED FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND TO SUCH COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES AS
THE GOVERNOR MAY DIRECT TO BE EXPENDED FOR RELIEF OF DISASTER IN
SUCH MANNER AS THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPROVE, AND THE FUNDS ARE
HEREBY APPROPRIATED TO THE GOVERNOR FOR SUCH PURPOSES. THE TOTAL
OF THE TRANSFERS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT EXCEED [TWENTY
MILLION DOLLARS ($20,000,000)] FORTY MILLION DOLLARS
($40,000,000) IN ANY ONE FISCAL YEAR EXCEPT BY ACTION OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
(B) WHENEVER THE GOVERNOR SHALL HAVE PROCLAIMED A DISASTER
EMERGENCY [UNDER 35 PA.C.S. § 7301(C) (RELATING TO GENERAL
AUTHORITY OF GOVERNOR)] IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 20 OF ARTICLE
IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE GOVERNOR SHALL HAVE
POWER TO TRANSFER ANY UNUSED FUNDS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN
APPROPRIATED FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF GOVERNMENT IN THE
GENERAL FUND TO SUCH COMMONWEALTH AGENCIES AS HE MAY DIRECT TO
BE EXPENDED FOR REIMBURSEMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 35 PA.C.S. §
7705(A) AND (B) (RELATING TO SPECIAL POWERS OF LOCAL AGENCIES).
SUCH REIMBURSEMENTS SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY REGULATIONS ISSUED BY SUCH AGENCY OR
AGENCIES AS THE GOVERNOR MAY DESIGNATE TO ADMINISTER THE
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY 35 PA.C.S. § 7705(A) AND
(B). THE TOTAL OF SUCH TRANSFERS SHALL NEVER EXCEED FIVE MILLION
DOLLARS ($5,000,000) IN ANY ONE FISCAL YEAR EXCEPT BY ACTION OF
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(C) SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (D), IF THE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE PURPOSES UNDER PARAGRAPHS (1)
AND (2) WHICH HAVE BEEN EXPENDED OR COMMITTED IS LESS THAN
$25,000,000, THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET MAY TRANSFER ANY UNUSED
FUNDS WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATED FOR THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF
STATE GOVERNMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND AND REAUTHORIZE THE FUNDS
FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. FUNDS REAUTHORIZED
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES RELATED TO PREPARING
FOR AND RESPONDING TO AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN
INFLUENZA:
(1) PROVIDING GRANTS TO OFFSET INCOME LOSSES AND COVER COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) WORKFORCE PAYROLL AND BENEFITS.
(II) MORTGAGE INTEREST AND RENT PAYMENTS.
(III) UTILITY EXPENSES.
(IV) DELAYS IN REPOPULATING OR REOPENING FACILITIES.
(V) OTHER LOSSES OR COSTS RELATED TO RESPONSE EFFORTS THAT
ARE NOT OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR OR COVERED BY FEDERAL FUNDING,
INSURANCE, CONTRACTS OR OTHER FUNDING SOURCES.
(2) ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN
INFLUENZA RAPID RESPONSE TEAM.
(D) IN ANY ONE FISCAL YEAR, THE TOTAL OF THE TRANSFERS UNDER
SUBSECTION (C) SHALL NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
($25,000,000), AND THE AMOUNT UTILIZED FOR PURPOSES UNDER
SUBSECTION (C)(2) SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO MILLION DOLLARS
($2,000,000).
SECTION 11. SECTION 1601.2-E(E)(1)(II) OF THE ACT, AMENDED
JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
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(E) ANNUAL TRANSFERS.--THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
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(II) NO AMOUNT SHALL BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE FUND TO
THE MARCELLUS LEGACY FUND FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FUND FOR THE 2019-2020, 2020-
2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 [AND], 2024-2025
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SECTION 12. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING ARTICLES TO READ:
ARTICLE XVI-Q.1
ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITES
SECTION 1601-Q.1. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITE." A LOCATION AUTHORIZED BY THE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE TESTING, INTEGRATION OR DEMONSTRATION OF
ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SYSTEMS.
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
"SUPPORTING AIRPORT." AN AIRPORT, AS DEFINED IN 74 PA.C.S. §
5102 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS), THAT PROVIDES FACILITIES,
SERVICES OR AIRSPACE COORDINATION FOR AN ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY
SITE.
SECTION 1602-Q.1. ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITES.
(A) AUTHORIZATION.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL AUTHORIZE UP TO
FIVE ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITES WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(B) COUNTY OF THE FOURTH CLASS.--NO LATER THAN 90 DAYS AFTER
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AUTHORIZE AN ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITE IN A COUNTY OF THE
FOURTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN 133,000 AND 134,000 UNDER
THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(C) SUPPORTING AIRPORT REQUIREMENT.--THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
ENSURE THAT EACH ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY SITE HAS AT LEAST ONE
SUPPORTING AIRPORT.
ARTICLE XVI-Q.2
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
SECTION 1601-Q.2. ILLUMINATED SIGNS.
(A) PERMISSION.--A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAY CARRY
ON THE REAR OR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ILLUMINATED SIGNS, OR
SURFACES DESIGNED TO BE ILLUMINATED SIGNS, PLACED SO AS NOT TO
INTERFERE WITH THE VISION OF THE DRIVER THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW,
IF ANY, OF THE VEHICLE. ILLUMINATED SIGNS, OR SURFACES DESIGNED
TO BE ILLUMINATED SIGNS, SHALL BE OF A SIZE AND TYPE DESIGNED
NOT TO INTERFERE WITH OR UNDULY DISTRACT DRIVERS OF OTHER
VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SIGN OR SURFACE SHALL INCLUDE
FEATURES THAT ENHANCE ROAD SAFETY, INCLUDING ENHANCED TURN
SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS, BY CONNECTING THE SIGN OR SURFACE TO A
VEHICLE OPERATION INDICATOR. THE SIGN OR SURFACE SHALL BE ABLE
TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH REAL-TIME, GEOFENCED AND
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM ENABLED TECHNOLOGY BY PROVIDING
INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING PUBLIC
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EMERGENCY ALERTS. THE SIZE AND
PLACEMENT OF THE SIGN OR SURFACE MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL OF THE
DEPARTMENT OR BE A TYPE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO USE
ON THE VEHICLE.
(B) REGULATIONS.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY WITHIN 180 DAYS OF THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION ISSUE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES AND
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ILLUMINATED SIGNS.
(C) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE." A VEHICLE USED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF P UBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OR A TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM UNDER 74 PA.C.S. CHS. 15 (RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE
MOBILITY OPTIONS) AND 17 (RELATING TO METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES) AND OPERATED BY, OR UNDER AN
AGREEMENT WITH, A PUBLIC ENTITY, INCLUDING AN AIRPORT, PORT
AUTHORITY, PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY, STATE-OWNED INSTITUTION OR
STATE-RELATED INSTITUTION OR ANOTHER FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY OR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY OR AGENCY. THE TERM INCLUDES A BUS,
LIGHT RAIL OR TRAIN. THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE A SCHOOL BUS OR
VEHICLE USED FOR CHARTER OR SIGHTSEEING SERVICES.
SECTION 13. SECTION 1603-T(B)(5) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO
READ:
SECTION 1603-T. RESIDENT CARE AND RELATED COSTS.
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(B) PENALTY.--
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(5) PARAGRAPH (4) SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, [2025] 2026.
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SECTION 14. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1603-U. HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION FEE.
NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 5(A) OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER 17, 2008
(P.L.1645, NO.132), KNOWN AS THE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSUMER
PROTECTION ACT, THE FEE FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE FOR
A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR OR RENEWAL OF THAT CERTIFICATE
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ACT SHALL BE $100. THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT APPLY ON OR AFTER
DECEMBER 31, 2027.
SECTION 15. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING ARTICLES TO READ:
ARTICLE XVI-V.1
RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL
SECTION 1601-V.1. SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
THIS ARTICLE RELATES TO THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SECTION 1602-V.1. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"ADVISORY COUNCIL." THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 1603-V.1.
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
"RARE DISEASE." A DISEASE OR CONDITION THAT AFFECTS FEWER
THAN 200,000 INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES.
"SECRETARY." THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 1603-V.1. ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL IS
ESTABLISHED.
(B) MEMBERS.--THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL CONSIST OF THE
FOLLOWING MEMBERS:
(1) THE SECRETARY OR A DESIGNEE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON
BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY.
(2) THE HEADS OF STATE AGENCIES THAT MAY BE CONCERNED
WITH THE PROVISION OF CARE TO PERSONS WITH RARE DISEASES OR
DESIGNEES AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE AGENCY HEADS. AT
A MINIMUM, MEMBERS UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL INCLUDE THE
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(3) THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OR A DESIGNEE AUTHORIZED
TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
(4) PUBLIC MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SECRETARY, WHO
SHALL INCLUDE:
(I) THREE PHYSICIANS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH WHO HAVE EXPERTISE IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND
MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RARE DISEASES, ONE OF WHOM
SHALL BE A PEDIATRICIAN WHO PROVIDES CARE TO CHILDREN
WITH RARE DISEASES.
(II) TWO REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES OR NURSE
PRACTITIONERS LICENSED IN THIS COMMONWEALTH WHO HAVE
EXPERTISE IN PROVIDING CARE TO PATIENTS WITH RARE
DISEASES.
(III) AN EPIDEMIOLOGIST LICENSED IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH WHO HAS EXPERTISE IN THE INCIDENCE,
PREVALENCE AND CONTROL OF RARE DISEASES.
(IV) TWO REPRESENTATIVES OF HOSPITALS IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A RESEARCH HOSPITAL.
(V) TWO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE
INDUSTRY.
(VI) TWO REPRESENTATIVES INVOLVED IN THE
BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY.
(VII) TWO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SCIENTIFIC
COMMUNITY WHO ARE ENGAGED IN RARE DISEASE RESEARCH.
(VIII) TWO PARENTS, EACH OF WHOM HAS A CHILD WITH A
RARE DISEASE, NOT OF THE SAME FAMILY.
(IX) TWO INDIVIDUALS WITH RARE DISEASES.
(X) REPRESENTATIVES OF TWO RARE DISEASE-SPECIFIC
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(5) AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED BY THE MAJORITY LEADER OF
THE SENATE.
(6) AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF
THE SENATE.
(7) AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED BY THE MAJORITY LEADER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(8) AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(C) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.--THE ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY AT ANY
TIME ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT ON ADDITIONAL AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS
TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT ITS
DUTIES. AT-LARGE APPOINTEES TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY SERVE ON
AN AD HOC BASIS.
(D) VACANCIES.--VACANCIES IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY
COUNCIL SHALL BE FILLED IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROVIDED FOR THE
ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS.
(E) APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC MEMBERS AND CHAIRPERSON.--THE
SECRETARY SHALL APPOINT THE PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY
COUNCIL AND A CHAIRPERSON OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL WITHIN 60 DAYS
OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION.
(F) COMPENSATION.--THE PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY
COUNCIL SHALL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION BUT MAY BE REIMBURSED
FOR TRAVEL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES NECESSARY TO PERFORM
THEIR DUTIES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ITS PURPOSES. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES
INCURRED BY PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL BE
PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT ACCORDING TO STANDARD CRITERIA
CURRENTLY IN EXISTENCE.
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AT A MINIMUM OF THREE TIMES EACH YEAR. A MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE
IN A MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE. THE INITIAL MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL BE HELD WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION.
(H) ASSISTANCE OF OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.--THE ADVISORY
COUNCIL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CALL TO ITS ASSISTANCE AND AVAIL
ITSELF OF THE SERVICES OF THE EMPLOYEES OF ANY STATE OR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCY AS IT MAY REQUIRE AND AS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO
IT FOR ITS PURPOSES.
(I) STAFF.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROVIDE STAFF SERVICES TO THE
ADVISORY COUNCIL, INCLUDING PROVIDING A SECRETARY TO THE
ADVISORY COUNCIL.
SECTION 1604-V.1. PURPOSE AND DUTIES.
(A) PURPOSE.--THE PURPOSE OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL IS TO:
(1) COORDINATE STATEWIDE EFFORTS FOR THE STUDY OF THE
INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF RARE DISEASES WITHIN THIS
COMMONWEALTH AND THE STATUS OF THE RARE DISEASE COMMUNITY.
(2) ACT AS THE ADVISORY BODY ON RARE DISEASES TO THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO ALL RELEVANT STATE AND PRIVATE
AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO, OR ARE CHARGED WITH THE
CARE OF, INDIVIDUALS WITH RARE DISEASES.
(3) COORDINATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL'S
DUTIES WITH THOSE OF OTHER RARE DISEASE ADVISORY BODIES AND
COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ENSURING GREATER COOPERATION BETWEEN THE ENTITIES WITHIN THIS
COMMONWEALTH AND FEDERAL AGENCIES REGARDING THE RESEARCH,
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF RARE DISEASES. FOR PURPOSES OF
THIS PARAGRAPH, FEDERAL AGENCIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
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AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THE COORDINATION SHALL REQUIRE, WHEN
APPROPRIATE:
(I) DISSEMINATING THE OUTCOMES OF THE ADVISORY
COUNCIL'S RESEARCH, IDENTIFIED BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY
RECOMMENDATIONS.
(II) UTILIZING COMMON RESEARCH COLLECTION AND
DISSEMINATION PROCEDURES.
(B) DUTIES.--THE DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ARE TO:
(1) RESEARCH AND DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE METHOD
TO COLLECT RARE DISEASE DATA, AND INFORMATION CONCERNING
INDIVIDUALS WITH RARE DISEASES, AS THE ADVISORY COUNCIL DEEMS
NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE SURVEYS OF
RARE DISEASES DIAGNOSED IN THIS COMMONWEALTH, SUBJECT TO ALL
APPLICABLE PRIVACY LAWS AND PROTECTIONS.
(2) ENSURE THAT THE DUTIES DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (A)
(1) ARE CARRIED OUT IN A MANNER THAT IS COORDINATED AND
INTEROPERABLE WITH OTHER SIMILAR RESEARCH BEING CONDUCTED AT
THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL.
(3) RESEARCH AND IDENTIFY PRIORITIES RELATING TO THE
QUALITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF AND ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH RARE DISEASES IN
THIS COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOP POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON THOSE
ISSUES.
(4) IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES IN OTHER STATES AND AT THE
NATIONAL LEVEL FOR RARE DISEASE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND
SURVEILLANCE, EDUCATION, DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, INFORMATION
AND CARE TO IMPROVE THESE FUNCTIONS AND CAPABILITIES RELATIVE
TO RARE DISEASES WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(5) DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO RAISE PUBLIC
AWARENESS OF RARE DISEASES WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
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(6) COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TASK FORCE,
COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER
INDIVIDUALS AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO FACILITATE
THE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATION OF THE REPORT SPECIFIED IN
SECTION 1606-V.1(B).
(C) CONSTRUCTION.--NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT THE ADVISORY COUNCIL FROM ISSUING INTERIM
REPORTS OR TAKING INTERIM ACTIONS SHOULD THESE SEEM APPROPRIATE.
SECTION 1605-V.1. FUNDING.
(A) REPORT TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY.--PRIOR TO APPOINTING MEMBERS
OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RESEARCH AND
REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION EXISTING SOURCES OF FUNDING THAT MAY BE
USED TO FINANCE THE FORMATION AND OPERATION OF THE ADVISORY
COUNCIL.
(B) GRANT AND OTHER FUNDING.--THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL
APPLY FOR, AND IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT, A GRANT OF MONEY FROM
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, A PRIVATE FOUNDATION OR ANY OTHER SOURCE
WHICH MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS RELATED TO RARE DISEASES.
SECTION 1606-V.1. REPORTS.
(A) PRELIMINARY REPORT.--WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL DELIVER TO
THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
HEALTH COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A PRELIMINARY
REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL. THE REPORT SHALL BE
MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE A SUMMARY
OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SINCE ITS
FORMATION AND THE STATUS OF ITS WORK IN PREPARATION OF THE
REPORT REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (B).
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SUBSECTION, THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL DELIVER TO THE HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE HEALTH COMMITTEE
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT. THE
REPORT SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE REPORT SHALL
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF RARE DISEASES WITHIN
THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(2) THE NEEDS OF THE RARE DISEASE COMMUNITY WITHIN THIS
COMMONWEALTH AND THE ACTIONS NECESSARY AND FEASIBLE TO
ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS.
(C) BIENNIAL REPORTS.--THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL REPORT
BIENNIALLY TO THE DEPARTMENT, THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE HEALTH COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND
ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE
MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE, EDUCATION, DETECTION,
DIAGNOSIS, INFORMATION AND CARE REGARDING RARE DISEASES IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH, INCLUDING THE QUALITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF
CARE, ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT SERVICES FOR
INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY RARE DISEASES.
SECTION 1607-V.1. EXPIRATION.
THIS ARTICLE SHALL EXPIRE JULY 1, 2028.
ARTICLE XVI-W.1
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT
SECTION 1601-W.1. SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
THIS ARTICLE ESTABLISHES THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT,
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM AND THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FUND.
SECTION 1602-W.1. PURPOSE.
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED TO
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ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION OF
QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 1603-W.1. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"AGENCY." THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
"ELIGIBLE PROJECT." A BUILDING OR BUILDINGS TO BE
CONSTRUCTED, REHABILITATED OR PRESERVED IN A QUALIFIED LOW-
INCOME HOUSING PROJECT.
"FEDERAL HOUSING TAX CREDIT." THE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT CREATED
UNDER SECTION 42 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (PUBLIC
LAW 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 42).
"FUND." THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FUND
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1606-W.1.
"PASS-THROUGH ENTITY." ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) A PARTNERSHIP AS DEFINED IN SECTION 301(N.0) OF THE
TAX REFORM CODE.
(2) A PENNSYLVANIA S CORPORATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION
301(N.1) OF THE TAX REFORM CODE.
(3) AN UNINCORPORATED ENTITY SUBJECT TO SECTION 307.21
OF THE TAX REFORM CODE.
"PROGRAM." THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1604-W.1.
"QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECT." THE TERM SHALL HAVE
THE SAME MEANING AS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 42(G)(1) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
"QUALIFIED TAX LIABILITY." THE TAX LIABILITY IMPOSED ON A
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UNDER ARTICLE III.
"QUALIFIED TAXPAYER." ANY NATURAL PERSON, BUSINESS FIRM,
CORPORATION, BUSINESS TRUST, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION OR ANY
OTHER FORM OF LEGAL BUSINESS ENTITY THAT:
(1) IS SUBJECT TO A TAX IMPOSED UNDER ARTICLE III, IV,
VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI OR XV OF THE TAX REFORM CODE, EXCLUDING
ANY TAX WITHHELD BY AN EMPLOYER UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE TAX
REFORM CODE; AND
(2) MEETS THE CRITERIA PROVIDED IN GUIDELINES
ESTABLISHED BY THE AGENCY.
"TAX CREDIT." THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT ESTABLISHED
UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
"TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATES." THE DOCUMENT PROVIDED BY THE
AGENCY TO THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER EVIDENCING THE ALLOCATION OF
TAX CREDITS UNDER SECTION 1607-W.1.
"TAX REFORM CODE." THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2),
KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
SECTION 1604-W.1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT
PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED AS A PROGRAM OF THE AGENCY.
(B) ADMINISTRATION.--THE PROGRAM SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY
THE AGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1605-W.1 AND WITH
GUIDELINES ADOPTED AND PROMULGATED UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
SECTION 1605-W.1. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.
(A) AUTHORIZATION.--THE AGENCY IS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM ALL
NECESSARY AND CONVENIENT ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
(B) APPLICATION.--QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS MAY APPLY TO THE
AGENCY FOR PROGRAM FUNDING FOR AN ELIGIBLE PROJECT. THE AGENCY
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SHALL PROMULGATE GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING FOR PROGRAM FUNDING
UNDER THIS SECTION.
(C) SELECTION.--THE AGENCY SHALL REVIEW APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTED FOR PROGRAM FUNDS AND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED IN THE AGENCY GUIDELINES, SHALL SELECT
AND CONDITIONALLY COMMIT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.
QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS SHALL PROVIDE THE AGENCY WITH ALL PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR CLOSING AND FUNDING OF THE ELIGIBLE
PROJECT IN A FORM AND A TIMELY MANNER AS DETERMINED BY THE
AGENCY.
(D) DISBURSEMENT.--FUNDS SHALL BE DISBURSED TO THE ELIGIBLE
PROJECT OWNER AS DETERMINED BY THE AGENCY.
(E) MONITORING AND COST CERTIFICATION.--THE AGENCY SHALL
ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE MONITORING OF THE USE OF FUNDS AND
FOR A COST CERTIFICATION PROCESS AT THE END OF THE CONSTRUCTION
OR REHABILITATION PROCESS.
(F) AGENCY GUIDELINES.--WITHIN 180 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE AGENCY SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING:
(1) ADOPT GUIDELINES ESTABLISHING THE AGENCY'S
PRIORITIES.
(2) ESTABLISH A METHOD FOR:
(I) APPLYING AND DISTRIBUTING PROGRAM FUNDS;
(II) THE SALE OF THE TAX CREDITS UNDER SECTION 1607-
W.1;
(III) ACHIEVING GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY IN THE
ALLOCATION OF CREDITS UNDER THIS ARTICLE; AND
(IV) PRIORITIZING PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE AT LEAST 10%
OF UNITS AS AFFORDABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AT NOT MORE THAN
30% OF THE MEDIAN INCOME FOR THE AREA THAT INCLUDES THE
PROJECT.
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GUIDELINES, INCLUDING A COMMENT RESPONSE DOCUMENT, TO THE
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEXT
AVAILABLE ISSUE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN AND SHALL PUBLISH
THE GUIDELINES AND COMMENT RESPONSE DOCUMENT ON THE AGENCY'S
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS NO
LATER THAN 45 DAYS PRIOR TO ADOPTION. ALL COMMENTS SUBMITTED TO
THE AGENCY IN WRITING SHALL BE PUBLIC RECORDS AND SHALL BE
INCORPORATED INTO THE COMMENT RESPONSE DOCUMENT.
(H) REPORT.--WITHIN 90 DAYS FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE FIRST
CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH TAX CREDITS ARE MADE AVAILABLE, AND BY
JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE AGENCY, IN CONSULTATION WITH
THE DEPARTMENT, SHALL ISSUE A REPORT CONTAINING:
(1) A FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
(2) AN ITEMIZED LIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
(I) PROJECTS FUNDED;
(II) QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS APPLYING FOR TAX CREDITS;
AND
(III) TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATES ISSUED.
(3) A DESCRIPTION OF OTHER EXPENDITURES IN THE PRECEDING
CALENDAR YEAR.
(I) SUBMISSION OF REPORT.--THE REPORT UNDER SUBSECTION (H)
SHALL CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC RECORD AND SHALL BE PUBLISHED ON THE
AGENCY'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE AND SUBMITTED TO
THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE GOVERNOR.
(2) THE AUDITOR GENERAL.
(3) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
URBAN AFFAIRS AND HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
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SECTION 1606-W.1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FUND.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT
PROGRAM FUND IS ESTABLISHED AS A SEPARATE ACCOUNT WITHIN THE
AGENCY FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS ARTICLE.
(B) PROHIBITION.--NO OTHER AGENCY FUNDS, MONEY OR INTEREST
EARNINGS SHALL BE UTILIZED FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE.
(C) DEPOSIT.--ALL MONEY ALLOCATED OR APPROPRIATED TO THE
PROGRAM SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND AND SHALL BE
APPROPRIATED TO THE AGENCY ON A CONTINUING BASIS TO CARRY OUT
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
(D) FUNDS.--THE FUND SHALL INCLUDE MONEY AND PROCEEDS
GENERATED THROUGH THE SALE AND ALLOCATION OF TAX CREDITS,
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, PENALTIES, FEES AND COSTS, INTEREST AND
EARNINGS UNDER THIS ARTICLE AS WELL AS GRANTS OR DONATIONS FROM
OTHER SOURCES AND ANY FUNDS THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATED FOR THESE
PURPOSES BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNDER THIS ARTICLE. INTEREST
AND ANY OTHER EARNINGS SHALL REMAIN IN THE FUND.
(E) USE OF MONEY.--THE AGENCY MAY USE ANY AVAILABLE MONEY IN
THE FUND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND FOR PURPOSES CONSISTENT
WITH THIS ARTICLE.
SECTION 1607-W.1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDITS.
(A) TAX CREDIT AUTHORITY.--FOR PURPOSES, AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, THE AGENCY MAY ALLOCATE AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 IN EACH FISCAL YEAR IN TAX
CREDITS AND IS DIRECTED TO DEPOSIT PROCEEDS AND EARNINGS DERIVED
FROM THE SALE INTO THE FUND.
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THE AUTHORITY TO PERFORM ACTIONS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO
ESTABLISH PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES TO SELL AND DISTRIBUTE TAX
CREDITS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO ACHIEVE THE PURPOSES OF THE
PROGRAM.
(C) LIMITATIONS.--A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER MAY ONLY PURCHASE TAX
CREDITS FROM THE AGENCY, WHICH MAY ONLY BE APPLIED AGAINST THE
QUALIFIED TAXPAYER'S QUALIFIED TAX LIABILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THIS ARTICLE.
(D) SALE PROCEDURES.--TAX CREDITS MAY BE OFFERED BY THE
AGENCY THROUGH DIRECT OR NEGOTIATED SALE TO QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS.
(E) PROCEDURES.--THE AGENCY SHALL ADOPT PROCEDURES AND
APPLICATION CRITERIA THAT SHALL BE DESIGNED TO DELIVER THE TAX
CREDITS IN THE MANNER DEEMED MOST APPROPRIATE TO MAXIMIZE THE
HIGHEST YIELD TO THE COMMONWEALTH, TO ACHIEVE A TIMELY AND
EQUITABLE EXECUTION OF THE DELIVERY OF TAX CREDITS AND TO
ACHIEVE THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM. PROCEDURES FOR
THE SALE AND APPLICATION CRITERIA PROPOSED BY THE AGENCY SHALL
BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH
SECTION 1605-W.1.
(F) APPLICATION.--A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER SEEKING TO PURCHASE
TAX CREDITS MAY APPLY TO THE AGENCY IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED BY
THE AGENCY AS SPECIFIED IN THE GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER THIS
ARTICLE. THE AGENCY MAY REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE
OF THE TAXPAYER'S QUALIFICATIONS.
SECTION 1608-W.1. PAYMENT FOR TAX CREDITS.
(A) PAYMENT OF CAPITAL.--CAPITAL COMMITTED BY A QUALIFIED
TAXPAYER SHALL BE PAID TO THE AGENCY FOR DEPOSIT INTO THE FUND.
THE AGENCY MAY ESTABLISH AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR
PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE AGENCY.
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2025, THE AGENCY SHALL ISSUE TO EACH QUALIFIED TAXPAYER A TAX
CREDIT CERTIFICATE UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT OF CAPITAL.
(C) CERTIFICATE FORM.--THE AGENCY SHALL ISSUE TAX CREDIT
CERTIFICATES TO QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS IN A FORM DETERMINED BY THE
AGENCY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT.
(D) CONTENTS.--THE TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE SHALL CONTAIN ALL
OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAX CREDITS THAT A QUALIFIED
TAXPAYER MAY CLAIM.
(2) THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL THAT THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER
HAS CONTRIBUTED OR AGREED TO CONTRIBUTE TO RETURN FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF THE TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE.
(3) THE POSSIBLE PENALTIES OR OTHER REMEDIES FOR
NONCOMPLIANCE.
(4) THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFERRING THE TAX CREDITS TO
OTHER QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS.
(5) LIMITATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR CARRYOVER OF THE TAX
CREDIT.
(6) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(7) ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONTENT THE AGENCY, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT, CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.
SECTION 1609-W.1. FAILURE TO MAKE CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL AND
REALLOCATION.
(A) PROHIBITION.--A TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION
1608-W.1 MAY NOT BE ISSUED TO A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER WHO FAILS TO
COMPLY WITH AGENCY GUIDELINES.
(B) PENALTY.--AFTER THE AGENCY ISSUES A TAX CREDIT
CERTIFICATE, A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER WHO FAILS TO CONTRIBUTE
CAPITAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREED UPON SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS,
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SUBJECT TO A PENALTY EQUAL TO 10% OF THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL THAT
REMAINS UNPAID AND ASSESSMENT OF COSTS AND FEES BY THE AGENCY.
THE PENALTY SHALL BE PAID TO THE AGENCY WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER
DEMAND. A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER WHO FAILS TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD MAY BE SUBJECT TO COMMONWEALTH
DEBARMENT, FORFEITURE OR LIQUIDATION OF ANY PLEDGED COLLATERAL
OR TO SUCH OTHER ACTIONS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE AGENCY.
ALL PENALTIES, FEES AND COSTS SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND
TO BE USED FOR THE PROGRAM.
(C) REALLOCATION.--THE AGENCY MAY, UNDER GUIDELINES
PROMULGATED BY THE AGENCY, RECAPTURE AND REDEPLOY ANY DEFAULTED
CAPITAL. THE AGENCY SHALL MAKE THE CREDIT AVAILABLE TO OTHER
QUALIFIED TAXPAYERS WITH MINIMAL DELAY AND COST TO THE PROGRAM.
(D) AVOIDANCE OF PENALTY.--THE AGENCY MAY ALLOW A QUALIFIED
TAXPAYER THAT FAILS TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL WITHIN THE
TIME SPECIFIED TO AVOID A PENALTY BY TRANSFERRING THE ALLOCATION
OF TAX CREDITS TO ANOTHER QUALIFIED TAXPAYER WITHIN 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DUE DATE OF THE DEFAULTED INSTALLMENT. ANY TRANSFEREE
OF AN ALLOCATION OF TAX CREDITS OF A DEFAULTING QUALIFIED
TAXPAYER UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AGENCY AND MUST AGREE TO MAKE THE REQUIRED
CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE
TRANSFER.
SECTION 1610-W.1. CLAIMING THE TAX CREDIT.
(A) CLAIMING TAX CREDIT.--UPON PRESENTING A TAX CREDIT
CERTIFICATE ISSUED AND VERIFIED BY THE AGENCY TO THE DEPARTMENT,
THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER MAY CLAIM A TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE
QUALIFIED TAX LIABILITY OF THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER.
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IN WHICH THE TAX CREDIT IS AVAILABLE. NO TAX CREDIT SHALL BE
PROVIDED UNLESS THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER PROVIDES PRESENTATION TO
BOTH THE AGENCY AND TO THE DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 1611-W.1. CARRYOVER, CARRY BACK AND ASSIGNMENT OF TAX
CREDIT.
(A) GUIDELINES REQUIRED.--THE AGENCY, IN CONSULTATION WITH
THE DEPARTMENT, SHALL ESTABLISH GUIDELINES THAT INCLUDE
PROCEDURES FOR THE CARRYOVER, ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF TAX
CREDITS AND REPORTS ON UTILIZATION.
(B) CARRYOVER.--IF A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER CANNOT USE THE
ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE TAX CREDIT FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH
THE TAX CREDIT IS FIRST APPROVED, THE EXCESS CREDIT MAY BE
CARRIED OVER TO SUBSEQUENT TAXABLE YEARS AND USED AS A CREDIT
AGAINST THE QUALIFIED TAX LIABILITY OF THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER
FOR THOSE TAXABLE YEARS. EACH TIME THE TAX CREDIT IS CARRIED
OVER TO A SUCCEEDING TAXABLE YEAR, IT SHALL BE REDUCED BY THE
AMOUNT THAT WAS USED AS A CREDIT DURING THE IMMEDIATELY
PRECEDING TAXABLE YEAR. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAX CREDITS PROVIDED
BY THIS ARTICLE BE CARRIED OVER AND APPLIED TO SUCCEEDING
TAXABLE YEARS MORE THAN SEVEN TAXABLE YEARS FOLLOWING THE FIRST
TAXABLE YEAR FOR WHICH THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER WAS ENTITLED TO
CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT.
(C) APPLICATION.--A TAX CREDIT RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT IN
A TAXABLE YEAR SHALL FIRST BE APPLIED AGAINST THE QUALIFIED
TAXPAYER'S QUALIFIED TAX LIABILITY FOR THE CURRENT TAXABLE YEAR
AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE TAX CREDIT WAS ISSUED BEFORE ANY
CARRIED OVER TAX CREDITS CAN BE APPLIED AGAINST ANY QUALIFIED
TAX LIABILITY.
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TAX CREDIT GRANTED TO THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
(E) SALE OR ASSIGNMENT.--A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER, UPON
APPLICATION AND APPROVAL BY THE AGENCY AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH
THE AGENCY'S GUIDELINES, MAY SELL OR ASSIGN, IN WHOLE OR IN
PART, A TAX CREDIT GRANTED TO THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER UNDER THIS
ARTICLE.
(F) PURCHASERS AND ASSIGNEES.--THE PURCHASER OR ASSIGNEE OF
ALL OR A PORTION OF A TAX CREDIT OBTAINED UNDER SUBSECTION (E)
MUST BE A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER AND MUST IMMEDIATELY CLAIM THE
CREDIT IN THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE PURCHASE OR ASSIGNMENT
IS MADE. THE PURCHASER OR ASSIGNEE MAY NOT CARRY OVER, CARRY
BACK OR OBTAIN A REFUND OR OTHERWISE SELL OR ASSIGN THE TAX
CREDIT. THE PURCHASER OR ASSIGNEE SHALL NOTIFY THE AGENCY OF THE
UTILIZATION OF THE TAX CREDIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURES
SPECIFIED BY THE AGENCY.
(G) PASS-THROUGH ENTITY DISTRIBUTIONS.--
(1) A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY MAY ELECT, IN WRITING,
ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED BY THE AGENCY, TO
TRANSFER ALL OR A PORTION OF UNUSED TAX CREDITS TO
SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS OR PARTNERS IN PROPORTION TO THE SHARE
OF THE ENTITY'S DISTRIBUTIVE INCOME TO WHICH THE SHAREHOLDER,
MEMBER OR PARTNER IS ENTITLED.
(2) A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY AND A SHAREHOLDER, MEMBER OR
PARTNER OF A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY SHALL NOT CLAIM THE CREDIT
UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) FOR THE SAME QUALIFIED EXPENDITURES.
(3) A SHAREHOLDER, MEMBER OR PARTNER OF A PASS-THROUGH
ENTITY TO WHOM A CREDIT IS TRANSFERRED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1)
MUST CLAIM THE CREDIT IN THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE
TRANSFER IS MADE. THE SHAREHOLDER, MEMBER OR PARTNER MAY NOT
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THE CREDIT.
ARTICLE XVI-W.2
WORKING PENNSYLVANIANS TAX CREDIT
SECTION 1601-W.2. SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
THIS ARTICLE RELATES TO THE WORKING PENNSYLVANIANS TAX
CREDIT.
SECTION 1602-W.2. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
"FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT." THE EARNED INCOME TAX
CREDIT PROVIDED UNDER 26 U.S.C. § 32 (RELATING TO EARNED
INCOME).
"QUALIFIED TAXPAYER." A TAXPAYER ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A TAX
CREDIT UNDER SECTION 1604-W.2.
"TAX CREDIT." THE WORKING PENNSYLVANIANS TAX CREDIT PROVIDED
UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
"TAX LIABILITY." TAX LIABILITY UNDER ARTICLE III OF THE ACT
OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF
1971.
"TAXPAYER." AN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO THE TAX UNDER ARTICLE
III OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
SECTION 1603-W.2. WORKING PENNSYLVANIANS TAX CREDIT.
(A) APPLICATION OF TAX CREDIT.--A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER MAY
APPLY THE TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER'S TAX
LIABILITY.
(B) SPOUSES WHO FILE SEPARATELY.--IN THE CASE OF SPOUSES WHO
ARE BOTH ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE TAX CREDIT AND WHO FILE A JOINT
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FEDERAL TAX RETURN BUT WHO ELECT TO DETERMINE THEIR TAXES
SEPARATELY, THE TAX CREDIT MAY ONLY BE USED BY THE SPOUSE WITH
THE GREATER TAX OTHERWISE DUE, COMPUTED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE
TAX CREDIT.
(C) AMOUNT OF TAX CREDIT.--THE TAX CREDIT SHALL BE EQUAL TO
10% OF THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT RECEIVED BY THE
TAXPAYER FOR THE SAME TAXABLE YEAR.
(D) CREDIT REFUNDABLE.--IF THE AMOUNT OF CREDIT WHICH THE
QUALIFIED TAXPAYER IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UNDER THIS SECTION
EXCEEDS THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER'S TAX LIABILITY, THE DEPARTMENT
SHALL REFUND THE EXCESS AMOUNT TO THE QUALIFIED TAXPAYER.
(E) CLAIM OF TAX CREDIT.--A QUALIFIED TAXPAYER SHALL CLAIM A
TAX CREDIT UNDER THIS SECTION ON A RETURN FILED UNDER SECTION
330 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX
REFORM CODE OF 1971.
(F) THE ADMINISTRATION OF TAX CREDIT UNDER THIS ARTICLE
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ARTICLE XVII-A.1 OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF
1971.
SECTION 1604-W.2. ELIGIBILITY.
A TAXPAYER IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A TAX CREDIT IF THE
TAXPAYER CLAIMED THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT DURING THE
SAME TAXABLE YEAR.
SECTION 1605-W.2. REGULATIONS.
(A) RULES AND REGULATIONS.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE
RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THIS ARTICLE.
(B) GUIDELINES.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY DEVELOP WRITTEN
GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ARTICLE. THE
GUIDELINES SHALL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT PROMULGATES
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS ARTICLE.
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SECTION 1606-W.2. APPLICABILITY.
THIS ARTICLE SHALL APPLY TO TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER
DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SECTION 16. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1612-X. ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONES
FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--IN ADDITION TO ANY DESIGNATIONS UNDER
THIS ARTICLE, ARTICLE XIX-D OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 OR
THE KOZ ACT, THE DEPARTMENT MAY DESIGNATE ONE ADDITIONAL
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE THAT INCLUDES AN AREA IN A
COUNTY THAT HAS A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 130,000 BUT LESS THAN
135,000 BASED ON THE 2020 FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(B) CRITERIA.--NOTWITHSTANDING ARTICLE XIX-D OF THE TAX
REFORM CODE OF 1971 AND THE KOZ ACT, THE ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE UNDER SUBSECTION (A):
(1) MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 10 ACRES IN SIZE.
(2) MAY NOT EXCEED, IN THE AGGREGATE, A TOTAL OF 300
ACRES.
(3) SHALL BE COMPOSED OF AT LEAST 40 ACRES WITHIN A
CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS IN THE COUNTY.
(C) AUTHORIZATION.--
(1) BUSINESSES AND AFFILIATES OF THOSE BUSINESSES
LOCATED WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION
ZONE AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL
TAX EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS UNDER
CHAPTER 5 OF THE KOZ ACT FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS.
(2) EXEMPTIONS FOR SALES AND USE TAXES UNDER SECTION
511(A) OF THE KOZ ACT SHALL COMMENCE UPON DESIGNATION OF THE
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
SHALL CONTINUE FOR 10 YEARS.
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(D) APPLICATION.--
(1) IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A DESIGNATION UNDER THIS
SECTION, THE DEPARTMENT MUST RECEIVE AN APPLICATION FROM AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY'S DESIGNEE, NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2026. THE
APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER
SECTION 302(A)(1) AND (2)(I) AND (IX) OF THE KOZ ACT.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE, SHALL REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND, IF APPROVED,
ISSUE A CERTIFICATION OF ALL TAX EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS,
ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS UNDER CHAPTER 5 OF THE KOZ ACT
CONSISTENT WITH SUBSECTION (C) WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF RECEIPT
OF THE APPLICATION.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ACT ON AN APPLICATION FOR A
DESIGNATION UNDER THIS SECTION NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31,
2026.
(E) APPLICABILITY.--
(1) THE EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS
AUTHORIZED UNDER CHAPTER 7 OF THE KOZ ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO
THIS SECTION.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT REQUIRE THAT THE POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION IN WHICH THE ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY
EXPANSION ZONE UNDER THIS SECTION IS LOCATED APPROVE AN
APPLICATION SUBMITTED UNDER SUBSECTION (D).
(3) THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 902 OF THE KOZ ACT SHALL
APPLY TO AN ADDITIONAL KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE
APPROVED UNDER THIS SECTION.
SECTION 17. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE XVI-X.1
ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS OF KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONES
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SECTION 1601-X.1. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"AFFILIATE." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 1912-D(F) OF THE ACT OF
MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF
1971.
"BUSINESS." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103 OF THE KOZ ACT.
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
"KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE." AS DEFINED IN SECTION
103 OF THE KOZ ACT.
"KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103 OF
THE KOZ ACT.
"KOZ ACT." THE ACT OF OCTOBER 6, 1998 (P.L.705, NO.92),
KNOWN AS THE KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY
EXPANSION ZONE AND KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE ACT.
"POLITICAL SUBDIVISION." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103 OF THE
KOZ ACT.
"QUALIFIED BUSINESS." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103 OF THE KOZ
ACT.
"QUALIFIED POLITICAL SUBDIVISION." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103
OF THE KOZ ACT.
"SUBZONE." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 103 OF THE KOZ ACT.
SECTION 1602-X.1. ADDITIONAL EXTENSIONS.
(A) APPROVAL AND EFFECT.--
(1) UNLESS ANOTHER ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY EXPRESSLY
PROVIDES FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF A KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE OR
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
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APPROVE AN APPLICATION TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION FOR A
PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN A KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE OR KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY
IMPROVEMENT ZONE IF:
(I) THE PARCEL WAS ALREADY GRANTED AN EXTENSION
UNDER THIS ACT, THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2),
KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, OR THE KOZ ACT.
(II) THE PARCEL, AS OF THE DATE THE APPLICATION IS
SUBMITTED:
(A) IS LOCATED WITHIN A CITY AND COUNTY OF THE
FIRST CLASS;
(B) IS NO MORE THAN 20 ACRES IN THE AGGREGATE,
REGARDLESS OF BEING COMPOSED OF DIFFERENT REAL ESTATE
TAX PARCELS; AND
(C) IS ENTIRELY OWNED BY THE APPLICANT, AN
AFFILIATE OF THE APPLICANT OR BOTH.
(III) THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED BY ONE OR MORE
QUALIFIED BUSINESSES CURRENTLY OPERATING WITHIN THE
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION
ZONE OR KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE.
(IV) THE APPLICATION UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (III)
INCLUDES A WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE APPLICANT PROVIDING
SUBSTANTIVE INFORMATION ON THE POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT
THAT IS ANTICIPATED TO RESULT FROM EXTENSION OF THE
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION
ZONE OR KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE.
(V) THE APPLICANT ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT
COMMITTING THE APPLICANT AND ITS AFFILIATES TO ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING:
(A) MAKING A MINIMUM CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THIS
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DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
(B) CREATING 450 FULL-TIME DIRECT JOBS AT THE
CONTINUED PARCEL OR PARCELS WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF A
DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND MAINTAINING
THOSE JOBS FOR AN ADDITIONAL EIGHT YEARS THEREAFTER.
(C) CREATING 600 FULL-TIME DIRECT JOBS IN A
COUNTY OF SECOND CLASS A WITH A POPULATION OF 600,000
TO 650,000 ACCORDING TO THE 2020 FEDERAL DECENNIAL
CENSUS WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF A DATE AS DETERMINED BY
THE DEPARTMENT AND MAINTAINING THOSE JOBS FOR AN
ADDITIONAL EIGHT YEARS THEREAFTER.
(D) RETAINING JOBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF
THIS COMMONWEALTH IN WHICH JOBS EXIST AT THE TIME THE
APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED, AND MAINTAINING THE JOBS
FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS FROM A DATE AS DETERMINED
BY THE DEPARTMENT:
(I) IN AN UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY IN A
COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A.
(II) IN THE PARCELS BEING CONTINUED UNDER
THIS SECTION.
(III) IN A SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP IN A COUNTY
OF THE SECOND CLASS A.
(IV) IN A SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP IN A COUNTY
OF THE SIXTH CLASS.
(E) OTHERWISE BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE KOZ ACT.
(2) STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS AND
CREDITS AUTHORIZED UNDER CHAPTER 5 OF THE KOZ ACT SHALL BE
EXTENDED TO THE PARCEL FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 10 YEARS
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OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE OR
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE OR SUBZONE.
(B) AFFILIATES.--IF AN AFFILIATE OF A QUALIFIED BUSINESS
WHOSE EXTENSION APPLICATION UNDER SUBSECTION (A) WAS APPROVED
AND THE AFFILIATE LOCATES WITHIN AN EXTENDED PARCEL BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION OF THE CERTIFICATION ISSUED UNDER SUBSECTION (C)(2),
THE AFFILIATE IS ENTITLED TO THE STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS,
DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS SPECIFIED UNDER THIS SECTION,
PROVIDED THE AFFILIATE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 307(A)
OF THE KOZ ACT.
(C) APPLICATION.--
(1) IN ORDER TO RECEIVE APPROVAL UNDER SUBSECTION (A)
(1), THE DEPARTMENT MUST RECEIVE AN APPLICATION NO LATER THAN
THREE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE EXISTING
ZONE.
(2) THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT
OF REVENUE, SHALL REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND, IF APPROVED,
ISSUE A CERTIFICATION OF STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS,
ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS AUTHORIZED UNDER CHAPTER 5 OF THE KOZ
ACT FOR THE EXTENDED PARCEL WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF RECEIPT OF
THE APPLICATION, SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT ALL QUALIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THIS SECTION AND THE KOZ ACT HAVE BEEN
MET, A CERTIFICATION FOR THE EXTENSION PERIOD SHALL BE ISSUED
WITHIN 90 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION.
(3) THE CERTIFICATION UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) SHALL BE
EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DAY FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE
EXISTING ZONE AND SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD
OF 10 YEARS.
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(D) QUALIFICATIONS.--
(1) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE TO EACH QUALIFIED
BUSINESS THAT IS APPROVED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) A CERTIFICATION AS DESCRIBED
UNDER SECTION 307 OF THE KOZ ACT.
(2) EACH QUALIFIED BUSINESS THAT FAILS TO MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL REFUND TO THE
COMMONWEALTH THE AMOUNT OF THE EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS,
ABATEMENTS AND CREDITS UNDER CHAPTER 5 OF THE KOZ ACT WHICH
WERE RECEIVED BY THAT BUSINESS DURING THE CONTINUATION OF THE
ZONE.
(E) EXPIRATION.--
(1) ALL CONTINUATIONS SHALL EXPIRE NO LATER THAN 10
YEARS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTIFICATION BY THE
DEPARTMENT. PARCELS CONTINUED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE
ELIGIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL FUTURE CONTINUATIONS.
(2) IF THE QUALIFIED BUSINESS THAT IS A SOLE APPLICANT
REMOVES ITSELF FROM THE CONTINUED PARCEL OR PARCELS PRIOR TO
THE EXPIRATION OF THE CONTINUATION, THE CONTINUATION SHALL
EXPIRE UPON THE DATE OF DEPARTURE OF THAT QUALIFIED BUSINESS.
(3) IF TWO OR MORE QUALIFIED BUSINESSES SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION UNDER SUBSECTION (A) AS JOINT APPLICANTS, THIS
SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY ONLY IF ALL THE QUALIFIED BUSINESSES
THAT ARE THE JOINT APPLICANTS REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE
PARCEL PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE CONTINUATION. IF ALL
THE QUALIFIED BUSINESSES THAT ARE THE JOINT APPLICANTS REMOVE
THEMSELVES FROM THE PARCEL PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE
CONTINUATION, THE CONTINUATION SHALL EXPIRE UPON THE DATE OF
DEPARTURE OF THE LAST QUALIFIED BUSINESS.
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MADE IN THE AGREEMENT AS OUTLINED IN SUBSECTION (A)(1)(V),
THE CONTINUATION GRANTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL TERMINATE
IMMEDIATELY.
(F) APPLICABILITY.--
(1) THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO EXISTING ZONES THAT
EXPIRE IN THE YEARS 2028 AND 2035.
(2) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO EXEMPTIONS,
DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS AUTHORIZED UNDER CHAPTER 7
OF THE KOZ ACT, AND THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT REQUIRE THAT THE
QUALIFIED POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN WHICH THE CONTINUED PARCEL
OR PARCELS ARE LOCATED APPROVE ANY APPLICATION SUBMITTED
UNDER SUBSECTION (C).
(3) THE EXEMPTIONS, DEDUCTIONS, ABATEMENTS OR CREDITS
AUTHORIZED UNDER CHAPTER 5 OF THE KOZ ACT APPLY ONLY TO
BUSINESS ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE PARCEL OR PARCELS
WHICH ARE APPROVED FOR EXTENSION.
SECTION 18. SECTION 1702-A(B)(1) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY
ADDING A SUBPARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1702-A. FUNDING.
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(B) TRANSFER OF PORTION OF SURPLUS.--
(1) EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2), FOR
FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING AFTER JUNE 30, 2002, THE FOLLOWING
APPLY:
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(XIV) NO AMOUNT OF THE SURPLUS IN THE GENERAL FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 MAY BE DEPOSITED INTO THE
BUDGET STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND.
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THIS SUBARTICLE SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, [2025] 2028.
SECTION 20. SECTION 1774.1-A(A) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY
ADDING A PARAGRAPH AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1774.1-A. OTHER GRANTS.
(A) WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS.--FOR THE SPECIFIED FISCAL
YEARS, FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY UNDER THIS ACT OR
UNDER 58 PA.C.S. § 2315(A.1)(4) (RELATING TO STATEWIDE
INITIATIVES), THAT ARE UNRELATED TO INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED FOR
THE PROGRAM, THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
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(5) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, THE SUM OF $45,269,814
SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH A COST OF NOT LESS THAN $30,000
AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000. IN DETERMINING THE GRANT AMOUNT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE AUTHORITY SHALL NOT
INCLUDE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT IN THE CALCULATION OF
THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
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(A.5) ADDITIONAL WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS.--IN ADDITION TO
ANY FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(5), FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO THE
AUTHORITY FOR DISTRIBUTION OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER
PROJECTS WITH A COST OF NOT LESS THAN $30,000 AND NOT MORE THAN
$500,000:
(1) THE SUM OF $5,709,187 OF THE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE
AUTHORITY FOR THE H2O PA PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN THE ACT OF
JULY 9, 2008 (P.L.908, NO.63), KNOWN AS THE H2O PA ACT.
(2) (RESERVED).
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SECTION 21. SECTION 1712-A.1(A)(2)(II) OF THE ACT, AMENDED
JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1712-A.1. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL FUND AND ACCOUNT.
(A) TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND.--
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(2) THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE TOBACCO
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(II) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-
2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 [AND], 2024-2025 AND 2025-
2026, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE DUE IN
THE FISCAL YEAR AS CERTIFIED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE
BUDGET PURSUANT TO SECTION 2804 OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF
1971, AS PUBLISHED IN THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN ON MARCH
3, 2018, AT 48 PA.B. 1406, SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
FUND FROM THE TAXES COLLECTED UNDER ARTICLE XII OF THE
TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 BY APRIL 30 FOLLOWING THE
BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR. A DEPOSIT UNDER THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL OCCUR PRIOR TO THE DEPOSITS AND TRANSFERS
UNDER SECTION 1296 OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
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SECTION 22. SECTION 1713-A.1(B)(1.8) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
AND (II)(B)(II) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550,
NO.54), ARE AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (B) IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
PARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1713-A.1. USE OF FUND.
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[AND], 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL
APPROPRIATE MONEY IN THE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING PERCENTAGES BASED ON THE SUM OF THE PORTION OF THE
ANNUAL PAYMENT DEPOSITED AND THE AMOUNT DEPOSITED UNDER
SECTION 1712-A.1(A)(2)(II) IN THE FISCAL YEAR:
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(II) TWELVE AND SIX-TENTHS PERCENT TO BE ALLOCATED
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(B) THIRTY PERCENT AS FOLLOWS:
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(II) FROM THE AMOUNT REMAINING AFTER THE
AMOUNT UNDER SUBCLAUSE (I) HAS BEEN DETERMINED
AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 9
OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT TO THE CONTRARY:
(A) SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT FOR PEDIATRIC
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THIS
COMMONWEALTH THAT ARE EQUIPPED AND ACTIVELY
CONDUCTING PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH
DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH TO BE
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS. NO MORE
THAN $2,500,000 IN A FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE
MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY ONE PEDIATRIC CANCER
RESEARCH INSTITUTION.
(B) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021-2022, 2022-
2023 AND 2023-2024, TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT FOR
CAPITAL AND EQUIPMENT GRANTS TO AN ENTITY OR
ENTITIES ENGAGING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH,
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REGENERATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH, REGENERATIVE
MEDICINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH,
HEPATITIS AND VIRAL RESEARCH, DRUG RESEARCH
AND CLINICAL TRIALS RELATED TO CANCER,
RESEARCH RELATING TO PULMONARY EMBOLISM AND
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, GENETIC AND MOLECULAR
RESEARCH FOR DISEASE IDENTIFICATION AND
ERADICATION, VACCINE IMMUNE RESPONSE
DIAGNOSTICS, NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND THE
COMMERCIALIZATION OF APPLIED RESEARCH, AS
DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH.
(C) BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT
FOR RESEARCH GRANTS FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
INSTITUTIONS TO RESEARCH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL
SCLEROSIS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, HUNTINGTON'S
DISEASE, PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND OTHER
NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES, AS DESIGNATED BY
THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH.
(D) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AMYOTROPHIC
LATERAL SCLEROSIS SUPPORT SERVICES SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES IN THE SAME
PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025.
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(1.9) IN ADDITION TO THE GRANT PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN
SECTION 904 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 26, 2001 (P.L.755, NO.77),
KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT, THE DEPARTMENT MAY
APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR EACH PEDIATRIC CANCER
RESEARCH GRANT AWARDED PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 UNDER
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SECTION 23. SECTION 1723-A.1(B) OF THE ACT IS REENACTED AND
AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (A)(3) IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBPARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1723-A.1. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PENNSYLVANIA RACE HORSE
DEVELOPMENT FUND.
(A) DISTRIBUTIONS.--FUNDS IN THE FUND ARE APPROPRIATED TO
THE DEPARTMENT ON A CONTINUING BASIS FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH
IN THIS SUBSECTION AND SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH ACTIVE AND
OPERATING CATEGORY 1 LICENSEE CONDUCTING LIVE RACING AS FOLLOWS:
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(X) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
TRANSFER $15,305,000 FROM THE FUND TO THE STATE RACING
FUND UNDER SUBSECTION (B).
(B) ANNUAL TRANSFERS TO STATE RACING FUND.--THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY SHALL AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE FUND TO
THE STATE RACING FUND TO PROVIDE FOR EACH COST ASSOCIATED WITH
THE COLLECTION AND RESEARCH OF AND TESTING FOR MEDICATION, WHICH
SHALL INCLUDE THE COST OF NECESSARY PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT,
SUPPLIES AND FACILITIES, EXCEPT HOLDING BARNS OR STABLES, TO BE
LOCATED AT HORSE RACE FACILITIES, GROUNDS OR ENCLOSURES OR AT
OTHER LOCATIONS DESIGNATED BY THE COMMISSION. ALL SUCH COSTS
SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION. THE TRANSFER
SHALL BE MADE IN 52 EQUAL WEEKLY INSTALLMENTS DURING THE FISCAL
YEAR BEFORE ANY OTHER DISTRIBUTION FROM THE FUND. THIS
SUBSECTION SHALL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, [2025] 2028.
SECTION 24. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
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SECTION 1739.1-A.1. REFUND OF 2003 ASSESSMENT BY INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT.
(A) REFUND.--A CARRIER MAY SUBMIT A FORM DEVELOPED UNDER
SUBSECTION (C) TO THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOR A REFUND OF THE
ASSESSMENT PAID BY THE CARRIER AS REQUIRED BY THE INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2003 UNDER SECTION 9(1) OF THE ACT
OF JULY 1, 1937 (P.L.2532, NO.470), KNOWN AS THE WORKERS'
COMPENSATION SECURITY FUND ACT, AND 31 PA. CODE § 165.7
(RELATING TO ASSESSMENT). THE AMOUNT OF THE REFUND SHALL EQUAL
THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENT.
(B) SUBMISSION.--WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS SUBSECTION, THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT NOTICE TO
THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEXT
AVAILABLE ISSUE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN ADVISING CARRIERS
OF THE AVAILABILITY OF A REFUND. THE NOTICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(1) THE NAME OF EACH CARRIER ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.
(2) THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, EMAIL ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE
NUMBERS OF INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR
RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS REGARDING THE REFUND.
(3) AN INTERNET LINK TO THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT'S FORM.
(4) THE FORM SUBMISSION PROCESS AND THE DATE ON WHICH
FORMS ARE DUE TO THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
(C) FORM.--THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP THE FORM
TO BE USED BY A CARRIER REQUESTING A REFUND. THE FORM SHALL
REQUIRE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION FOR THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT TO
VERIFY THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE CARRIER.
(D) ELIGIBILITY.--TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A REFUND UNDER
THIS SECTION, THE CARRIER MUST SUBMIT THE FORM BY THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS ON THE DATE ESTABLISHED BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
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TO THE CARRIER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE FORM FOR THE
AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENT VERIFIED BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
(F) CARRIERS IN LIQUIDATION.--A CARRIER IN LIQUIDATION IN
CALENDAR YEAR 2003 MAY NOT RECEIVE A REFUND UNDER THIS SECTION.
(G) REPORT.--NO LATER THAN 180 DAYS AFTER THE FINAL REFUND
UNDER SUBSECTION (E) IS MADE, THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL
REPORT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF REFUNDS REQUESTED AND MADE UNDER
THIS SECTION TO THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(2) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(3) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(4) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
INSURANCE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(H) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"CARRIER." AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 OF THE WORKERS'
COMPENSATION SECURITY FUND ACT.
SECTION 25. SECTION 1742-A.2(A) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY
ADDING A PARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1742-A.2. DEPOSITS.
(A) DEPOSITS.--FROM THE CONTRIBUTIONS PAID UNDER SECTION
301.4 OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION LAW, THE FOLLOWING
AMOUNTS SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND:
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AMOUNT TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND UNDER THIS SUBSECTION
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SECTION 26. ARTICLE XVII-A.2 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING
A SUBARTICLE TO READ:
SUBARTICLE F
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND
SECTION 1751-A.2. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS SUBARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"FUND." THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER 4
PA.C.S. § 1409(A) (RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FUND).
"TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT." THE ACT OF JUNE 27, 2006 (1ST
SP.SESS., P.L.1873, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT.
SECTION 1752-A.2. TRANSFERS TO STATE LOTTERY.
NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1308(B)(4) OF THE TAXPAYER RELIEF
ACT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER,
THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET SHALL TRANSFER FROM THE FUND TO THE
STATE LOTTERY ONLY THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
(1) THE SUM OF THE AMOUNTS OF THE APPROVED CLAIMS TO BE
PAID IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR UNDER SECTION 1304(A)(2)(I) AND
(3) OF THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT, INCLUDING THE ADJUSTMENTS
REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 1304(A)(4) OF THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT.
(2) THE SUM OF THE AMOUNTS OF THE APPROVED CLAIMS TO BE
PAID IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR UNDER SECTIONS 704 AND 1304(A)
(2)(II) OF THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT, INCLUDING THE ADJUSTMENTS
REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 1304(A)(4) OF THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT,
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SECTION 27. SECTION 1712-E(E) AND (F)(2) OF THE ACT, ADDED
JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), ARE AMENDED AND SUBSECTIONS (A)
AND (F) ARE AMENDED BY ADDING PARAGRAPHS TO READ:
SECTION 1712-E. EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
(A) APPROPRIATIONS.--THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
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(6) FUNDS ALLOCATED PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR
NONNARCOTIC MEDICATION SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FOR
ELIGIBLE OFFENDERS THAT REMAIN UNEXPENDED AND UNCOMMITTED MAY
BE USED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND
DELINQUENCY FOR GRANTS TO COUNTIES TO PROVIDE MEDICATION-
ASSISTED TREATMENT, IN COMBINATION WITH COMPREHENSIVE
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT, TO ELIGIBLE OFFENDERS WHO
MEET THE CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR AN OPIOID USE DISORDER OR AN
ALCOHOL USE DISORDER, AS DETERMINED BY A PHYSICIAN, WHILE
INCARCERATED AND UPON RELEASE FROM A COUNTY CORRECTIONAL
INSTITUTION. AS USED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, THE TERM
"MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT" MEANS THE USE OF UNITED
STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED MEDICATIONS,
TOGETHER WITH NONMEDICATION TREATMENT, AS CLINICALLY
INDICATED, TO TREAT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, INCLUDING OPIOID
USE DISORDERS AND ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS.
(7) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 902(C)(4) OF THE ACT OF
APRIL 17, 2016 (P.L.84, NO.16), KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL
MARIJ UANA ACT, THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND
DELINQUENCY MAY USE MONEY ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 902 OF THE
MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT TO DISTRIBUTE GRANTS TO POLICE
DEPARTMENTS AND ACCREDITED FORENSIC CRIME LABORATORIES THAT
DEMONSTRATE A NEED RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE MEDICAL
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MARIJUANA ACT AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CRIME VICTIMS.
(8) ANY UNCOMMITTED MONEY AVAILABLE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA
COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY UNDER SECTION 902(C)(4)
OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT THROUGH THE 2025-2026 FISCAL
YEAR SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CRIME VICTIM SERVICES AND
COMPENSATION FUND.
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(E) TRANSFERS TO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.--THE SECRETARY
OF THE BUDGET SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
(1) PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE STATE TREASURER THAT MONEY
RECEIVED BY THE COMMONWEALTH UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT OF 2021 (PUBLIC LAW 117-2, 135 STAT. 4) THAT WAS
DEPOSITED IN AND APPROPRIATED FROM THE COVID-19 RESPONSE
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT FOR USE BY STATE AGENCIES WHICH REMAINS
UNEXPENDED, OR BECOMES UNCOMMITTED OR UNENCUMBERED [AS OF
DECEMBER 20, 2024], SHALL BE TRANSFERRED BY THE STATE
TREASURER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BY DECEMBER 30,
2024, AND EACH QUARTER THEREAFTER UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026.
ALL FUNDS TRANSFERRED SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR PAYROLL EXPENSES
OR [SIMILAR] OTHER QUALIFYING EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ON OR AFTER MARCH 3, 2021, AS
SPECIFIED IN THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
(2) BY DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND EACH QUARTER THEREAFTER
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026, SUBMIT A REPORT IN WRITING TO THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCERNING ALL TRANSFERS MADE UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1). THE REPORT UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL IDENTIFY EACH
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COVID-19 RESPONSE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT APPROPRIATION FROM WHICH
MONEY IS TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED FROM EACH APPROPRIATION, THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF MONEY ALLOCATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND ANY
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION AS DETERMINED BY THE SECRETARY OF
THE BUDGET.
(F) ENTERPRISE AND TECHNOLOGY RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.--
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(1.1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS
AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE SECRETARY OF
THE BUDGET SHALL TRANSFER $59,250,000 TO THE ACCOUNT FROM
MONEY APPROPRIATED TO AGENCIES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES UNDER
THE GOVERNOR'S JURISDICTION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2025 AND
PRIOR, WHICH REMAINS UNEXPENDED, UNENCUMBERED OR UNCOMMITTED.
MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT IS APPROPRIATED ON A CONTINUING BASIS AS
FOLLOWS:
(I) $20,000,000 FOR THE ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS LIFECYCLE
PROJECT IN THE OFFICE OF THE BUDGET.
(II) $6,900,000 FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OFFICE OF
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
(III) $10,000,000 FOR ENHANCED ENTERPRISE
CYBERSECURITY PROJECTS IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
(IV) $15,266,000 FOR THE SPACE OPTIMIZATION AND
UTILIZATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES.
(V) $6,000,000 FOR AUDIOVISUAL UPGRADES AT THE
PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
(VI) $504,000 FOR AUDIOVISUAL UPGRADES AT THE
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS.
(VII) $80,000 FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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(VIII) $300,000 FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
PROJECT IN THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL.
(IX) $200,000 FOR CLIMATE CONTROLLED SYSTEM UPGRADES
AT THE STATE LIBRARY.
(2) NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE THE TRANSFER UNDER
[PARAGRAPH (1)] PARAGRAPHS (1) AND (1.1), THE SECRETARY OF
THE BUDGET SHALL PROVIDE A LIST OF APPROPRIATIONS AND THE
AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND
THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SECTION 28. SECTION 1719-E(A.3) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JULY 11,
2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1719-E. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
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(A.3) DESIGNATION.--[NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE
AND KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE ACT, A BUSINESS
OPERATING WITHIN ANY PORTION OF ANY REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS
A KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE
OR KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE UNDER THE KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE AND
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE ACT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE
QUALIFY AS A "QUALIFIED BUSINESS" AS DEFINED IN THE KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE AND
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE ACT, AND ANY OWNER OF ANY
PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY SHALL, FOR A TIME PERIOD NOT TO
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OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE AND
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE DESIGNATIONS OF ANY
PORTION OF THE ENTIRE REAL PROPERTY, BE ENTITLED TO THE SAME
STATE TAX BENEFITS AND RELIEF AFFORDED TO SUCH PARTIES AS IF THE
REAL PROPERTY IN QUESTION WERE ENTIRELY DESIGNATED AS A KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE AND
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE. THE REAL PROPERTY MUST:
(1) BE LOCATED WITHIN A CITY AND COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS;
(2) BE AT LEAST 1,200 ACRES IN THE AGGREGATE, REGARDLESS
OF BEING COMPRISED OF DIFFERENT REAL ESTATE TAX PARCELS;
(3) BE ENTIRELY OWNED BY ONE ENTITY AND/OR AN AFFILIATE;
AND
(4) HAVE OVER 50% OF ITS ACREAGE DESIGNATED AS A
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION
ZONE OR KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE.] THE KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE AND
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE ACT IS HEREIN REFERRED
TO AS THE "KOZ ACT" AND EACH OF THE THREE ZONES MENTIONED IN
THE NAME OF, AND DEFINED IN, THE KOZ ACT IS REFERRED TO
HEREIN AS A "ZONE" OR COLLECTIVELY, AS "ZONES".
NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE KOZ ACT, A BUSINESS
OPERATING ANYWHERE WITHIN THE EXTERNAL BOUNDARIES OF THE REAL
PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE AGGREGATION OF THE PARCELS OF
LAND WHICH SATISFIED, AS OF MAY 1, 2025, THE PARAMETERS SET
FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS (1), (2), (3) AND (4) WHICH BUSINESS
WOULD, IF ITS OPERATIONS ON SUCH REAL PROPERTY WERE OCCURRING
COMPLETELY WITHIN A ZONE, OTHERWISE QUALIFY AS A "QUALIFIED
BUSINESS" AS DEFINED IN THE KOZ ACT, AND ANY OWNER OF ANY
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EXPIRE UNTIL THE ACTUAL EXPIRATION OF ALL OF THE KOZ ACT ZONE
DESIGNATIONS OF EVERY PORTION OF SAID REAL PROPERTY, BE
ENTITLED TO THE SAME STATE TAX BENEFITS AND RELIEF AFFORDED
TO SUCH PARTIES AS IF THE ENTIRE REAL PROPERTY WERE
DESIGNATED AS BEING IN ZONES. THE REAL PROPERTY MUST HAVE:
(1) BEEN LOCATED WITHIN A CITY AND COUNTY OF THE FIRST
CLASS;
(2) BEEN AT LEAST 1,200 ACRES IN THE AGGREGATE,
REGARDLESS OF BEING COMPRISED OF DIFFERENT REAL ESTATE TAX
PARCELS;
(3) BEEN ENTIRELY OWNED BY ONE ENTITY AND/OR ITS
AFFILIATES; AND
(4) HAD OVER 50% OF ITS ACREAGE DESIGNATED AS A KEYSTONE
OPPORTUNITY ZONE, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY EXPANSION ZONE OR
KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY IMPROVEMENT ZONE.
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SECTION 29. SECTION 1723-E OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1723-E. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
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(C) INFLATION REDUCTION ACT - SOLAR FOR ALL.--
(1) FEDERAL MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR INFLATION REDUCTION
ACT - SOLAR FOR ALL, IS APPROPRIATED TO THE PENNSYLVANIA
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. THE AUTHORITY MAY ENCUMBER,
COMMIT OR EXPEND THE FUNDS TO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS.
(2) FOR FEDERAL MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR INFLATION
REDUCTION ACT - SOLAR FOR ALL PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026,
ANY REMAINING AMOUNTS UNCOMMITTED, UNENCUMBERED OR UNEXPENDED
AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, SHALL BE APPROPRIATED TO THE
PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO BE USED FOR
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ELIGIBLE PROJECTS PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1).
(3) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM
"ELIGIBLE PROJECTS" SHALL MEAN PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH
FEDERAL GUIDANCE FOR THE PROGRAM AND HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED BY
THE PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO THE
COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL BY THE
COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY.
SECTION 30. SECTIONS 1736-E AND 1738-E(B)(5) OF THE ACT ARE
AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1736-E. PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
[(RESERVED)].
(A) FISH FUND.--NOTWITHSTANDING 30 PA.C.S. § 521 (RELATING
TO ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF FISH FUND), MONEY IN THE FISH FUND
MAY BE USED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND
BOAT COMMISSION FOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO BOATS AND BOATING THAT
BENEFIT FISH AND FISHING. THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT
COMMISSION SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
(1) MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL EXPENDITURES MADE UNDER
THIS SUBSECTION AND THE PURPOSE OF EACH EXPENDITURE.
(2) SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING EXPENDITURES MADE
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PURPOSES TO ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING:
(I) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(II) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(III) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF
THE GAME AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(IV) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
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REPRESENTATIVES.
(3) SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORT UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) NO
LATER THAN JANUARY 31 OF EACH YEAR FOR EXPENDITURES MADE
DURING THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR.
(4) INCLUDE THE INFORMATION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION IN THE
REPORT REQUIRED UNDER 30 PA.C.S. § 503(B) (RELATING TO
AUDITING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS) AS THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH
AND BOAT COMMISSION DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
(B) BOAT FUND.--NOTWITHSTANDING 30 PA.C.S. § 531 (RELATING
TO ESTABLISHMENT AND USE OF BOAT FUND), MONEY IN THE BOAT FUND
MAY BE USED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND
BOAT COMMISSION FOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FISH AND FISHING THAT
BENEFIT BOATS AND BOATING. THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT
COMMISSION SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
(1) MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL EXPENDITURES MADE UNDER
THIS SUBSECTION AND THE PURPOSE OF EACH EXPENDITURE.
(2) SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING EXPENDITURES MADE
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PURPOSES TO ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING:
(I) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(II) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(III) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF
THE GAME AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(IV) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
GAME AND FISHERIES COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
(3) SUBMIT THE ANNUAL REPORT UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) NO
LATER THAN JANUARY 31 OF EACH YEAR FOR EXPENDITURES MADE
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DURING THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR.
(4) INCLUDE THE INFORMATION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION IN THE
REPORT REQUIRED UNDER 30 PA.C.S. § 503(B) AS THE PENNSYLVANIA
FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION DEEMS APPROPRIATE.
SECTION 1738-E. PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
AGENCY.
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(B) BLIND AND DEAF STUDENT PROGRAM.--
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(5) BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011, THE RIGHTS, POWERS AND
DUTIES EXERCISED BY THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION UNDER THE
FORMER ACT OF AUGUST 31, 1971 (P.L.423, NO.101), KNOWN AS THE
HIGHER EDUCATION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT, ARE TRANSFERRED TO
AND SHALL BE EXERCISED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE AGENCY. EXISTING REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THE
FORMER HIGHER EDUCATION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT SHALL CONTINUE
IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT BY THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE AGENCY UNTIL THE AGENCY PROMULGATES NEW OR
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. FOR PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING ELIGIBLE
STUDENTS FOR THE PROGRAM AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH, THE
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY SHALL
DETERMINE A DEMONSTRATION OF A LEVEL OF FINANCIAL NEED THAT
MAY INCLUDE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE FREE APPLICATION
FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID AND RESULTING FEDERAL NEED ANALYSIS
AND AID ELIGIBILITY.
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SECTION 31. SECTION 1753.2-E(B.1) OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY 11,
2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED, SUBSECTION (H) IS AMENDED BY
ADDING A PARAGRAPH AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION TO READ:
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(B.1) SOLAR FOR SCHOOLS ELIGIBILITY.--BEGINNING IN FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025, A PROJECT APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE
SOLAR FOR SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM SHALL BE AN ELIGIBLE PROJECT.
THE BOARD SHALL APPROVE FUNDING FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE
SOLAR FOR SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHALL USE UP TO 3% OF THE MONEY AVAILABLE
FOR THE SOLAR FOR SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM TO PAY DIRECT
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, INCLUDING PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
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(H) FUNDING.--
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(5) FROM MONEY TRANSFERRED TO THE AUTHORITY IN FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026 FOR TRANSFER TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM - COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY,
NO LESS THAN $25,000,000 SHALL BE USED TO FUND PROJECTS
RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER SUBSECTION (B.1).
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(M.1) TRANSFER.--
(1) WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBSECTION, THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET SHALL TRANSFER
$25,000,000 FROM THE FOLLOWING FUNDS OR PROGRAMS TO THE
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 1705-E.2:
(I) $15,851,838 FROM THE ALTERNATIVE AND CLEAN
ENERGY PROGRAM.
(II) $438,540 FROM THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM.
(III) $5,346,332 FROM THE SOLAR ENERGY PROGRAM.
(IV) $3,363,290 FROM THE BUILDING PA PROGRAM.
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(2) UPON DEPOSIT IN THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT, THE FUNDS
UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) ARE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS DUE
TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR A PLANCON PROJECT AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 1701-E.2.
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SECTION 31.1. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO
READ:
SECTION 1755-E. STENOGRAPHY SERVICES.
(A) PROHIBITION.--MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR STENOGRAPHY
SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS SHALL NOT BE USED TO
CREATE A STENOGRAPHIC TRANSCRIPT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
THAT IS SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY CREATED BY ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF A HUMAN STENOGRAPHER IN THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING, EITHER IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY.
(B) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING." AN ACTION, PROCEEDING OR APPEAL
BEFORE AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCY.
"ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE." AS FOLLOWS:
(1) A MACHINE-BASED SYSTEM THAT CAN, FOR A GIVEN SET OF
HUMAN-DEFINED OBJECTIVES, MAKE PREDICTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS
OR DECISIONS INFLUENCING REAL OR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS,
INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO:
(I) PERCEIVE REAL AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS;
(II) ABSTRACT PERCEPTIONS MADE UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH
(I) INTO MODELS THROUGH ANALYSIS IN AN AUTOMATED MANNER;
AND
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INFORMATION OR ACTION BASED ON OUTCOMES UNDER
SUBPARAGRAPHS (I) AND (II).
(2) THE TERM SHALL INCLUDE GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE.
"STENOGRAPHIC TRANSCRIPT." THE VERBATIM TRANSCRIPTION OF
SPOKEN WORDS TO TEXT TO BE USED IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A WRITTEN RECORD.
SECTION 32. SECTION 1795.1-E(C)(1)(II) AND (2) OF THE ACT
ARE AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1795.1-E. SURCHARGES.
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(C) OTHER SURCHARGE AND FEES.--
(1) IN ADDITION TO THE FEES IMPOSED UNDER 42 PA.C.S. §§
3733(A.1) AND 3733.1 (RELATING TO SURCHARGE), EXCEPT AS SET
FORTH IN PARAGRAPH (2), THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(II) A PERMANENT FEE OF [$2.50] $3.50 SHALL BE
CHARGED AND COLLECTED.
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(2) [PARAGRAPH (1)] THE FEE AUTHORIZED UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1)(III) DOES NOT APPLY TO A CONVICTION OR GUILTY PLEA BASED
ON THE FILING OF A TRAFFIC CITATION CHARGING AN OFFENSE UNDER
75 PA.C.S. (RELATING TO VEHICLES) THAT IS CLASSIFIED AS A
SUMMARY OFFENSE UNDER A STATE STATUTE OR LOCAL ORDINANCE AS
PROVIDED IN THE PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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SECTION 33. SECTIONS 1798.1-E(B) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH AND
1798.3-E(D) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550, NO.54),
ARE AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1798.1-E. FEDERAL AND COMMONWEALTH USE OF FOREST LAND.
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(B) CHARGE.--EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION [(F)] (G),
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
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SECTION 1798.3-E. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND.
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(D) EXPIRATION.--THIS SECTION SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31,
[2025] 2026.
SECTION 34. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1799.11-E. STATE SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD.
(A) COMPENSATION FOR ASSESSMENTS.--NOTWITHSTANDING 42
PA.C.S. § 9799.35(D) (RELATING TO BOARD), MEMBERS OF THE STATE
SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD SHALL BE COMPENSATED AT A RATE
OF $500 PER ASSESSMENT.
(B) OTHER COMPENSATION FOR ASSESSMENTS.--NOTWITHSTANDING 42
PA.C.S. § 9799.69(D) (RELATING TO BOARD), MEMBERS OF THE STATE
SEXUAL OFFENDERS ASSESSMENT BOARD SHALL BE COMPENSATED AT A RATE
OF $500 PER ASSESSMENT.
SECTION 35. ARTICLE XVII-E OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING
SUBARTICLES TO READ:
SUBARTICLE G
INTEREST TRANSFERS
SECTION 1799.21-E. SPECIAL FUND INTEREST TRANSFER TO THE
GENERAL FUND.
(A) TRANSFER.--NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW,
FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR, THE SECRETARY SHALL TRANSFER
$100,000,000 OF INTEREST EARNED FROM SPECIAL FUNDS TO THE
GENERAL FUND.
(B) EVALUATION.--NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW,
BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2026, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE
SECRETARY SHALL CONDUCT AN EVALUATION OF EACH SPECIAL FUND TO
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DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING UP TO $100,000,000 OF
INTEREST EARNED FROM SPECIAL FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND IN THE
NEXT FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER. IN CONDUCTING THE EVALUATION, THE
SECRETARY SHALL ANALYZE POTENTIAL INTEREST GAINS AND INVESTMENT
PERFORMANCE TO DETERMINE IF A TRANSFER UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE
EFFECTUATED WITHOUT PLACING THE SOLVENCY OF ANY OF THE SPECIAL
FUNDS AT RISK. AFTER CONDUCTING THE EVALUATION UNDER THIS
SUBSECTION, THE SECRETARY SHALL CERTIFY THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST
AVAILABLE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE GENERAL FUND WITHOUT
JEOPARDIZING THE SOLVENCY OF THE SPECIAL FUNDS.
(C) TRANSMITTAL.--NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR
THAT AN EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED UNDER SUBSECTION (B), THE
SECRETARY SHALL TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE EVALUATION AND INTEREST
CERTIFICATION TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND
MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(D) CONSTRUCTION.--NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM A SPECIAL FUND
TO THE GENERAL FUND, IF THE TRANSFER IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY
FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
(E) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"SPECIAL FUND." THE TERM SHALL INCLUDE ALL SPECIAL FUNDS AND
RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1701-A.
(2) SPECIAL FUNDS AND RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS THAT SUPPORT
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
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RESOURCES.
SUBARTICLE H
FUND TRANSFERS
SECTION 1799.31-E. TRANSFER TO LOTTERY FUND.
BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER,
FROM MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT CREATED PURSUANT TO 4 PA.C.S. §
13B52(D)(2)(II) (RELATING TO INTERACTIVE GAMING TAX), THE SUM OF
$91,000,000 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE LOTTERY FUND.
SUBARTICLE I
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 1799.41-E. LOCAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TAX.
(A) COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS OR CITY OF THE SECOND
CLASS.--NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 5(B)(1) OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER
1, 1977 (P.L.237, NO.76), KNOWN AS THE LOCAL ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE ACT, IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND
CLASS OR A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS, THE LENGTH OF THE SCHEDULE
OF TAXES EXEMPTED UNDER THE LOCAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TAX
ASSISTANCE ACT SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 YEARS.
(B) CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.--
(1) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 5(B)(1) OF THE LOCAL
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE ACT, THE LENGTH OF
SCHEDULE OF TAXES EXEMPTED IN CONNECTION WITH IMPROVEMENTS
THAT CONVERT DETERIORATED PROPERTY INTO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
UNITS IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS UNDER THE LOCAL ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION TAX ASSISTANCE ACT SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 YEARS.
(2) THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY IN THIS SUBSECTION MAY,
BY ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION, ADOPT REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO
THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS
SECTION WHICH SHALL BE NO MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1724.1-E(E.1)(4).
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(C) (RESERVED).
(D) (RESERVED).
(E) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM
"DETERIORATED PROPERTY" SHALL MEAN ANY INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL OR
OTHER BUSINESS PROPERTY, OR PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY USED FOR
GOVERNMENT PURPOSES, INCLUDING A SCHOOL, OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL,
ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION AND LOCATED IN A DETERIORATING AREA,
ANY PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF AN ORDER BY A
GOVERNMENT AGENCY REQUIRING THE UNIT TO BE VACATED, CONDEMNED OR
DEMOLISHED BY REASON OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES OR
REGULATIONS OR ANY OF SUCH PROPERTY THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE AND
MUST BE DEMOLISHED TO MAKE RESIDENTIAL USE ECONOMICALLY VIABLE.
SECTION 36. SECTION 1723-H OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
PARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1723-H. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION:
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(26) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT FOR TUITION TO
SCHOOL DISTRICTS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO NONRESIDENT ORPHANED
CHILDREN PLACED IN PRIVATE HOMES BY THE COURT AND NONRESIDENT
INMATES OF CHILDREN'S INSTITUTIONS, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PAY
TO AN INTERMEDIATE UNIT IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS NO
LESS THAN $2,900,000 TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOR
DISRUPTIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 36.1. SECTION 1724-H OF THE ACT, REPEALED AND ADDED
JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1724-H. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
[FROM FEDERAL MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR IRA - SOLAR FOR ALL, NO
MONEY SHALL BE ENCUMBERED, COMMITTED OR EXPENDED UNLESS
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AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SECTION.] (RESERVED).
SECTION 37. SECTION 1730-H(5)(X) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO
READ:
SECTION 1730-H. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES:
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(5) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED
FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FEE-FOR-SERVICE:
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(X) NO LESS THAN $1,250,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
A HOSPITAL IN A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS IN A COUNTY OF
THE SECOND CLASS THAT HAS [BETWEEN 500 AND 530 PATIENT
BEDS] A LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER, A COMPREHENSIVE BURN
CENTER AND A NURSING SCHOOL.
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SECTION 38. ARTICLE XVIII OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBARTICLE HEADING IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SECTION 1801 TO READ:
SUBARTICLE A
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
SECTION 39. SECTION 1801 OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY 11, 2024
(P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1801. SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
THIS ARTICLE RELATES TO THE EXPEDITED REVIEW OF PERMIT
APPLICATIONS [SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT].
SECTION 40. ARTICLE XVIII OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBARTICLE HEADING IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SECTION 1802 TO READ:
SUBARTICLE B
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERMITS
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SECTION 41. SECTION 1802 INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF THE ACT,
ADDED JULY 11, 2024 (P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1802. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS [ARTICLE]
SUBARTICLE SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION
UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
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SECTION 42. SECTION 1803(B) OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY 11, 2024
(P.L.550, NO.54), IS AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (C) IS AMENDED BY
ADDING PARAGRAPHS TO READ:
SECTION 1803. THE STREAMLINING PERMITS FOR ECONOMIC EXPANSION
AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
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(B) PROCESS.--WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBSECTION, THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES, SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO, AND WITHIN 90
DAYS SHALL, ISSUE [REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS] A PROCUREMENT TO
ENGAGE QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE EXPEDITED REVIEWS OF
ELIGIBLE PERMITS.
(C) ELIGIBLE PERMIT.--A PERMIT IDENTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT
AS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
FOLLOWING:
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(4) A STORAGE TANK SITE SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PERMIT
ISSUED UNDER 25 PA. CODE §§ 245.231 (RELATING TO SCOPE),
245.232 (RELATING TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS), 245.233 (RELATING
TO MAPPING REQUIREMENTS) 245.234 (RELATING TO SITING
REQUIREMENTS), 245.235 (RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT), 245.236 (RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE) AND 245.237
(RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS).
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(5) A SHORT-TERM CONSTRUCTION MINING GENERAL PERMIT
ISSUED UNDER SECTION 26(B) OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 19, 1984
(P.L.1093, NO.219), KNOWN AS THE NONCOAL SURFACE MINING
CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION ACT, AND 25 PA. CODE CH. 77
SUBCH. J (RELATING TO GENERAL PERMITS).
(6) A CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION PERMIT
ISSUED UNDER 25 PA. CODE § 92A.49 (RELATING TO CAFO).
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SECTION 43. ARTICLE XVIII OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING
SUBARTICLES TO READ:
SUBARTICLE C
REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC PERMITS
SECTION 1805. DUTY TO REVIEW AND ISSUE DETERMINATION ON
PERMITS.
(A) AIR POLLUTION.--
(1) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL RESPOND TO AN APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER
A GENERAL PLAN APPROVAL OR GENERAL PERMIT SUBMITTED UNDER
SECTION 6.1 OF THE ACT OF JANUARY 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119,
NO.787), KNOWN AS THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, WITH ANY
TECHNICAL DEFICIENCIES WITHIN 20 DAYS OF SUBMISSION.
(2) IF THE APPLICANT ADDRESSES EACH IDENTIFIED TECHNICAL
DEFICIENCY WITHIN 25 DAYS OF SUBMISSION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
ISSUE A FINAL DETERMINATION ON THE APPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS
OF SUBMISSION. IF THE APPLICANT DOES NOT ADDRESS EACH
IDENTIFIED TECHNICAL DEFICIENCY WITHIN 25 DAYS OF SUBMISSION,
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DENY THE APPLICATION.
(3) IF THE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT ISSUED A FINAL
DETERMINATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR THE PLAN APPROVAL OR
PERMIT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SUBMISSION, THE APPLICATION SHALL BE
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APPROVED AND THE APPLICANT MAY PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF THE PLAN APPROVAL OR PERMIT.
(4) THE PERMITTEE SHALL BE SUBJECT AND ADHERE TO
STATUTES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PLAN APPROVAL OR
PERMIT.
(5) THIS SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY TO GENERAL PLAN
APPROVALS OR GENERAL PERMITS WHICH WERE PUBLISHED FOR USE
PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION AND SUBSEQUENT
REVISIONS TO THE GENERAL PLAN APPROVALS OR GENERAL PERMITS.
NEW PLAN APPROVALS OR GENERAL PERMITS PUBLISHED ON OR AFTER
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE REVIEWED UNDER
SECTION 6.1 OF THE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
(B) EXTENSION.--THE 30-DAY TIME PERIOD UNDER SUBSECTION (A)
(3) MAY BE EXTENDED ONE TIME, BY AN ADDITIONAL FIVE DAYS, WITH
THE CONSENT OF THE APPLICANT.
(C) WATER QUALITY.--
(1) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL RESPOND TO AN APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF A
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM GENERAL
PERMIT ISSUED UNDER 25 PA. CODE § 92A.54 (RELATING TO GENERAL
PERMITS) WITH ANY TECHNICAL DEFICIENCIES WITHIN 40 DAYS OF
SUBMISSION.
(2) IF THE APPLICANT ADDRESSES EACH IDENTIFIED TECHNICAL
DEFICIENCY WITHIN 50 DAYS OF SUBMISSION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
ISSUE A FINAL DETERMINATION ON THE RENEWAL APPLICATION WITHIN
60 DAYS OF SUBMISSION. IF THE APPLICANT DOES NOT ADDRESS EACH
IDENTIFIED TECHNICAL DEFICIENCY WITHIN 50 DAYS OF SUBMISSION,
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DENY THE RENEWAL APPLICATION.
(3) IF THE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT ISSUED A FINAL
DETERMINATION ON THE RENEWAL APPLICATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF
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SUBMISSION, THE RENEWAL APPLICATION SHALL BE APPROVED AND THE
APPLICANT MAY PROCEED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL
PERMIT UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT HAS RECEIVED PRIOR AGREEMENT
FROM THE APPLICANT TO EXTEND THE REVIEW TIME PERIOD.
(4) THE PERMITTEE SHALL BE SUBJECT AND ADHERE TO
STATUTES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE GENERAL PERMIT OR
PLAN APPROVAL.
(5) THIS SUBSECTION SHALL APPLY TO NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM GENERAL PERMITS FOR THE
FOLLOWING CLEARLY AND SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED CATEGORIES OF
POINT SOURCES:
(I) DISCHARGES OF STORM WATER ASSOCIATED WITH
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES.
(II) DISCHARGES FROM SMALL-FLOW TREATMENT
FACILITIES.
(III) DISCHARGES FROM PETROLEUM PRODUCT CONTAMINATED
GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SYSTEMS.
(IV) WET WEATHER OVERFLOW DISCHARGES FROM COMBINED
SEWER SYSTEMS.
SUBARTICLE D
STATE AGENCY PERMITS
SECTION 1806. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS SUBARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"APPLICATION." A SUBMISSION TO A STATE AGENCY BY AN
APPLICANT WHICH SEEKS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) A NEW PERMIT.
(2) A PERMIT RENEWAL.
(3) A PERMIT AMENDMENT.
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(4) A PERMIT MODIFICATION.
(5) A PERMIT TRANSFER.
(6) A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF A PERMIT.
"PERMIT." AN AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY A STATE AGENCY WHICH
APPROVES THE PERFORMANCE OF A REGULATED ACTIVITY. THE TERM
INCLUDES AUTHORIZATION PERMITS, CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE, PLAN APPROVALS AND REGISTRATIONS UNDER A GENERAL
PERMIT.
"STATE AGENCY." AN OFFICE, DEPARTMENT, INDEPENDENT AGENCY,
AUTHORITY, BOARD OR COMMISSION OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH THAT
ISSUES PERMITS.
SECTION 1807. COMPILATION OF PERMITS.
(A) LIST OF PERMITS.--A STATE AGENCY SHALL COMPILE, MAINTAIN
AND MAKE AVAILABLE A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL TYPES OF PERMITS
ISSUED BY THE STATE AGENCY. THE LIST FOR EACH STATE AGENCY SHALL
BE POSTED ON A WEBPAGE ON THE COMMONWEALTH'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE
INTERNET WEBSITE. THE LIST SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
(1) THE PROGRAM UNDER WHICH EACH PERMIT IS ISSUED.
(2) THE STATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR EACH
PERMIT.
(3) THE TIME FRAME WHEN THE STATE AGENCY MUST ISSUE EACH
PERMIT.
(4) THE AVERAGE TIME FRAME WITHIN WHICH EACH PERMIT IS
ACTUALLY ISSUED.
(B) TIME LIMIT.--A STATE AGENCY SHALL, NOT LATER THAN 90
DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION, COMPLETE THE
INITIAL LIST REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (A).
(C) ANNUAL UPDATE.--NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 31 OF EACH YEAR,
EACH STATE AGENCY SHALL POST THE LIST UNDER SUBSECTION (A) ON A
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WEBSITE.
SECTION 1808. TRACKING SYSTEM FOR PERMIT APPLICATION.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--A STATE AGENCY SHALL ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN
AND MAKE AVAILABLE A SECURE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR APPLICANTS TO
TRACK THE STATUS OF APPLICATIONS ON THE STATE AGENCY'S PUBLICLY
ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE. IF, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBSECTION, A STATE AGENCY:
(1) ACCEPTS PERMIT APPLICATIONS IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT
AND HAS AN INDEXED ELECTRONIC DATABASE SYSTEM, THE STATE
AGENCY MUST MAKE AVAILABLE A SECURE TRACKING SYSTEM WITHIN
SIX MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION.
(2) ACCEPTS PERMIT APPLICATIONS IN A NONELECTRONIC
FORMAT OR DOES NOT HAVE AN INDEXED ELECTRONIC DATABASE
SYSTEM, THE STATE AGENCY MUST MAKE AVAILABLE A SECURE
TRACKING SYSTEM WITHIN 18 MONTHS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS SUBSECTION.
(B) NOTICE.--WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIVING AN
APPLICATION, A STATE AGENCY SHALL NOTIFY AN APPLICANT IN WRITING
OR BY ELECTRONIC MEANS OF THE RECEIPT AND PROVIDE INFORMATION
INSTRUCTING THE APPLICANT IN THE UTILIZATION OF THE TRACKING
SYSTEM ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION (A).
(C) SYSTEM CONTENTS.--A TRACKING SYSTEM UNDER SUBSECTION (A)
SHALL INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE PROCESSING TIME FOR EACH PERMIT, THE STATUTORY
AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND THE STATE AGENCY POLICY
ESTABLISHING THE PROCESSING TIME.
(2) THE DATES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF EACH PERMIT
APPLICATION, COMPLETENESS REVIEW, TECHNICAL REVIEW, ELEVATED
REVIEW, IF NECESSARY, AND THE FINAL PERMIT DECISION.
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(3) THE ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING FOR EACH INCOMPLETE
PHASE OF THE PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESS.
(4) THE IDENTITY AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE STATE
AGENCY EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE
APPLICATION PROCESS.
SECTION 44. ARTICLE XVIII OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBARTICLE HEADING IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FORMER SECTION 1805 TO
READ:
SUBARTICLE E
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 45. SECTION 1805 OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY 11, 2024
(P.L.550, NO.54), IS RENUMBERED TO READ:
SECTION [1805] 1809. CONSTRUCTION.
NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO:
(1) LIMIT OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY
TO REVOKE A PERMIT FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF
THIS COMMONWEALTH; OR
(2) REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM IN
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
SECTION 46. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING ARTICLES TO READ:
ARTICLE XVIII-B
ELECTRICITY LOAD FORECAST ACCOUNTABILITY
SECTION 1801-B. SCOPE OF ARTICLE.
THIS ARTICLE RELATES TO ELECTRICITY LOAD FORECASTS SUBMITTED
TO PJM.
SECTION 1802-B. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.
(A) FINDINGS.-- THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES AS
FOLLOWS:
(1) PJM INTERCONNECTION, L.L.C., REGIONAL TRANSMISSION
ORGANIZATION (PJM) PROJECTS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN ELECTRICITY
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DEMAND WITHIN THE PJM FOOTPRINT, INCLUDING IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH, DRIVEN BY DATA CENTERS, VEHICLE AND BUILDING
ELECTRIFICATION AND OTHER LARGE LOAD ADDITIONS.
(2) PJM RELIES ON LOAD FORECASTS SUBMITTED BY
PENNSYLVANIA UTILITIES TO PLAN SYSTEM NEEDS AND SET CAPACITY
REQUIREMENTS THAT AFFECT COSTS TO CONSUMERS.
(3) ACCURATE FORECASTING IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
SUPPLY, MAINTAIN RELIABILITY AND PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM COSTS
CAUSED BY OVERBUILDING OR UNDERBUILDING RESOURCES.
(4) THE CURRENT PROCESS BY WHICH UTILITIES SUBMIT
INFORMATION TO PJM LACKS TRANSPARENCY FOR POLICYMAKERS,
REGULATORS AND STAKEHOLDERS.
(5) THERE IS A NEED FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE PENNSYLVANIA
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND TRANSPARENCY
OF LOAD-FORECAST INPUTS AND TO COORDINATE WITH PJM AND OTHER
STATES TO AVOID DUPLICATIVE COUNTING OF PROJECTS AND CUSTOMER
CONTRACTS.
(B) DECLARATION OF POLICY.-- IT IS THE POLICY OF THE
COMMONWEALTH TO AUTHORIZE AND REQUIRE THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC
UTILITY COMMISSION TO:
(1) REVIEW AND VALIDATE LOAD FORECASTS SUBMITTED BY
PENNSYLVANIA UTILITIES TO PJM;
(2) COORDINATE WITH PJM AND OTHER STATES SO THAT SYSTEM
PLANNING REFLECTS ACCURATE, NONDUPLICATIVE INFORMATION; AND
(3) OBTAIN ACCESS TO MATERIALS, INCLUDING CONFIDENTIAL
AGREEMENTS, THAT ARE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS OVERSIGHT.
SECTION 1803-B. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
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"COMMISSION." THE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION.
"ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY." AS DEFINED IN 66 PA.C.S. §
2803 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS).
"LOAD FORECAST." INFORMATION USED TO ESTIMATE FUTURE PEAK
DEMAND WITHIN A UTILITY SERVICE TERRITORY THAT IS PROVIDED TO
AND UTILIZED BY PJM TO ESTABLISH THE RELIABILITY REQUIREMENT
USED IN THE CAPACITY MARKET. THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE SHORT-
TERM OR DAY-AHEAD FORECASTS USED FOR MARKET OPERATIONS.
"PJM." PJM INTERCONNECTION, L.L.C., REGIONAL TRANSMISSION
ORGANIZATION OR ITS SUCCESSOR.
"UTILITY." AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY.
SECTION 1804-B. COMMISSION OVERSIGHT OF LOAD FORECASTING.
(A) INVESTIGATION .--THE COMMISSION SHALL INVESTIGATE THE
METHODOLOGIES, DATA AND ASSUMPTIONS USED BY UTILITIES WHEN
DEVELOPING LOAD FORECASTS SUBMITTED TO PJM.
(B) CONDUCT .--IN CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) , THE COMMISSION SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
(1) REVIEW MATERIALS, DATA SETS AND FILINGS THAT
UTILITIES PROVIDE TO PJM FOR LOAD FORECASTING.
(2) EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, CONSISTENCY AND TRANSPARENCY
OF FORECASTING METHODS AND ASSUMPTIONS.
(3) REVIEW AND AUDIT SPECIFIC LARGE-LOAD INTERCONNECTION
REQUESTS TO ENSURE THAT ONLY PROJECTS WITH A HIGH LIKELIHOOD
OF DEVELOPMENT ARE INCLUDED IN A FORECAST, INCLUDING
CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS MADE BY AN
INTERCONNECTING CUSTOMER.
(4) COORDINATE WITH PJM SO THAT PENNSYLVANIA FORECASTS
ARE INCORPORATED INTO REGIONAL PLANNING ON A FAIR, ACCURATE
AND NONDUPLICATIVE BASIS.
(5) COLLABORATE WITH PJM AND OTHER STATE UTILITY
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COUNTING OF NEW LARGE LOADS AND CUSTOMER CONTRACTS AND TO
ASSESS WHETHER OTHER STATE PRACTICES WOULD IMPROVE THIS
COMMONWEALTH'S APPROACH.
(C) OUTCOME.-- THE COMMISSION MAY ISSUE OR PROMULGATE ORDERS,
GUIDANCE OR REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION.
SECTION 1805-B. ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL CONTRACTS AND
INFORMATION.
(A) AUTHORITY--IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE COMMISSION'S DUTIES
UNDER THIS ARTICLE, THE COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMISSION, ALONG WITH THE
OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE AND THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER
ADVOCATE, MAY REVIEW CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS AND COMMITMENTS
BETWEEN INTERCONNECTING CUSTOMERS AND UTILITIES THAT AFFECT
LOAD-FORECAST ASSUMPTIONS.
(B) PRODUCTION.-- UPON REQUEST BY THE COMMISSION, A UTILITY
SHALL PROVIDE THE CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS OR RELATED MATERIALS TO
THE COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE.
(C) CONFIDENTIALITY AND HANDLING.--THE HANDLING, FILING AND
DISCLOSURE OF A RECORD, REPORT OR INFORMATION UNDER THIS ACT
SHALL BE GOVERNED BY 52 PA. CODE CH. 102 (RELATING TO
CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION), AND THE RECORD, REPORT OR
INFORMATION SHALL RETAIN ITS CONFIDENTIAL STATUS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 52 PA. CODE CH. 102 AND THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 29, 2006
(P.L.1435, NO.156), KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC UTILITY CONFIDENTIAL
SECURITY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE PROTECTION ACT.
SECTION 1806-B. ANNUAL REPORT.
(A) REPORT.-- NO LATER THAN JUNE 30 OF EACH YEAR THE
COMMISSION SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL
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MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND
UTILITIES COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ARTICLE AND SHALL POST THE REPORT ON THE
COMMISSION'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE.
(B) CONTENTS.-- THE REPORT SHALL DESCRIBE ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING:
(1) ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT THIS
ARTICLE DURING THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR.
(2) FINDINGS FROM THE COMMISSION'S REVIEW OF UTILITY
LOAD-FORECAST PROCESSES AND MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO PJM.
(3) COORDINATION WITH PJM AND OTHER STATES TO PREVENT
DUPLICATIVE COUNTING OF PROJECTS AND CUSTOMER CONTRACTS.
(4) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATUTORY OR REGULATORY CHANGES
TO IMPROVE LOAD-FORECAST OVERSIGHT AND RELIABILITY.
ARTICLE XIX
2025-2026 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION
SUBARTICLE A
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
SECTION 1901. APPLICABILITY.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THIS ARTICLE
APPLIES TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025 AND ALL OTHER
APPROPRIATION ACTS OF 2025.
SECTION 1902. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025." THE ACT OF , 2025
(P.L. , NO. ), KNOWN AS THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025.
"HUMAN SERVICES CODE." THE ACT OF JUNE 13, 1967 (P.L.31,
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NO.21), KNOWN AS THE HUMAN SERVICES CODE.
"PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949." THE ACT OF MARCH 10, 1949
(P.L.30, NO.14), KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949.
"SECRETARY." THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
"TANFBG." TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BLOCK
GRANT.
SUBARTICLE B
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
SECTION 1911. GOVERNOR (RESERVED).
SECTION 1912. EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE
OFFICES:
(1) THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE
AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
(SAVIN) TO PROVIDE OFFENDER INFORMATION THROUGH COUNTY
JAILS.
(II) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
COMMUNITY FACILITY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH LOCATED IN A COUNTY
OF THE FIFTH CLASS.
(III) FROM THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, $400,000 SHALL
BE USED FOR AN INNOVATIVE POLICE DATA SHARING POINTER
INDEX SYSTEM THAT WILL ALLOW PARTICIPATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACCESS TO INCIDENT REPORT DATA.
(IV) FROM THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, $700,000 SHALL BE
USED FOR A DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR FIRST-TIME NONVIOLENT
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OFFENDERS FACING PRISON SENTENCES. THE DIVERSION PROGRAM
MUST INCLUDE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, CASE
MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING.
(V) NO LESS THAN $3,000,000 SHALL BE AVAILABLE AS A
PILOT PROGRAM TO OFFSET COSTS INCURRED BY A CITY OF THE
FIRST CLASS AND A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A THAT IS
ALSO A HOME RULE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH HIRING
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS DESIGNATED AS A
SPECIAL UNITED STATES ATTORNEY BY A UNITED STATES
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT
SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM AND WHO WILL EXCLUSIVELY
PROSECUTE CRIMES UNDER 18 U.S.C. § 922(G) (RELATING TO
UNLAWFUL ACTS).
(VI) $500,000 SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT A STATEWIDE
CHILD PREDATOR UNIT.
(VII) $500,000 SHALL BE USED FOR TRAINING AND
EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
IDENTIFICATION, INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF 18
PA.C.S. § 6312 (RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN).
(VIII) NO LESS THAN $2,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED
TO A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIFIED IN 61 PA.C.S. §
3512 (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS) TO MONITOR CONDITIONS IN
STATE AND COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING
THROUGH INDEPENDENT DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF
CONDITIONS, AND TO ASSIST INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS WITH
CONCERNS RELATED TO THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY AND DIGNITY.
(IX) NO LESS THAN $1,750,000 SHALL BE USED FOR
MEDICATION SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FOR ELIGIBLE
OFFENDERS. THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND
DELINQUENCY SHALL USE THE MONEY FOR GRANTS TO COUNTIES TO
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PROVIDE MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT, IN COMBINATION
WITH COMPREHENSIVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT, TO
ELIGIBLE OFFENDERS WHO MEET THE CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR AN
OPIOID USE DISORDER OR AN ALCOHOL USE DISORDER, AS
DETERMINED BY A PHYSICIAN, WHILE INCARCERATED AND UPON
RELEASE FROM A COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION. AS USED
IN THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, THE TERM "MEDICATION-ASSISTED
TREATMENT" MEANS THE USE OF UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG
ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED MEDICATIONS, TOGETHER WITH
NONMEDICATION TREATMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED, TO
TREAT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, INCLUDING OPIOID USE
DISORDERS AND ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR VIOLENCE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION PROGRAMS:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS IN A CITY OF THE
SECOND CLASS.
(II) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR BLUEPRINT MENTORING
PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE IN CITIES
OF THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CLASS WITH PROGRAMS IN
CITIES OF THE SECOND CLASS AND THIRD CLASS ALSO RECEIVING
A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF $350,000.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
AND PREVENTION, NO LESS THAN $11,500,000 SHALL BE USED BY THE
SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR
OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH. AN
ELIGIBLE GRANTEE UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL INCLUDE ANY
SCHOOL DISTRICT, AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, LIBRARY,
STATEWIDE YOUTH-SERVING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OR COMMUNITY-
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BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A MEMBER OF A
STATEWIDE YOUTH-SERVING NONPROFIT. OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL INCLUDE STRUCTURED PROGRAMS OR
ACTIVITIES WITH ENGAGED MENTORS AND EVIDENCE-BASED OR
EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICES PROVIDED TO SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH
BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING THE SUMMER TO IMPROVE
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC OR CAREER-READINESS, PREVENT AND
REDUCE TEENAGE PREGNANCIES, REDUCE NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS,
PROVIDE SAFE OUT-OF-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS, ENGAGE IN CAREER
EXPLORATION OR FORMAL OR INFORMAL WORK-BASED LEARNING OR ANY
OTHER ACTIVITY APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY
COMMITTEE. SECTION 1306-B(B), (C), (D), (E), (G.1) AND (G.2)
OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 SHALL APPLY TO GRANTS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH.
(4) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR COUNTY INTERMEDIATE
PUNISHMENT SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO COUNTIES FOR COUNTY ADULT
PROBATION SUPERVISION AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL AND MENTAL HEALTH
TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR OFFENDERS SENTENCED TO RESTRICTIVE
CONDITIONS OF PROBATION IMPOSED UNDER 42 PA.C.S. § 9763(C) OR
(D) (RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF PROBATION) AND ARE CERTIFIED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 42 PA.C.S. § 2154.1(B) (RELATING TO
ADOPTION OF GUIDELINES FOR RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS). THE
PORTION OF MONEY FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL AND MENTAL HEALTH
TREATMENT PROGRAMS SHALL BE BASED ON NATIONAL STATISTICS THAT
IDENTIFY THE PERCENTAGE OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE
IN NEED OF TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ISSUES BUT IN NO CASE
SHALL BE LESS THAN 80% OF THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED.
SECTION 1912.1. OFFICE OF THE BUDGET (RESERVED).
SECTION 1913. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (RESERVED).
SECTION 1914. ATTORNEY GENERAL.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL:
(1) UP TO $1,200,000 IS INCLUDED IN THE APPROPRIATION
FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF 74 PA.C.S. § 1786 (RELATING TO SPECIAL
PROSECUTOR FOR MASS TRANSIT).
(2) THE SUM OF $8,431,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED BETWEEN
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN A
CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION OF THE JOINT LOCAL-STATE FIREARM TASK FORCE IN THE
CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS. NO MORE THAN 20% MAY BE ALLOCATED
FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS.
(3) THE SUM OF $3,110,308 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A JOINT LOCAL-
STATE FIREARM TASK FORCE IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(4) THE SUM OF $1,537,952 SHALL BE USED TO COVER THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A JOINT
LOCAL-STATE FIREARM TASK FORCE IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND
CLASS.
(5) THE SUM OF $889,692 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR OPERATING AND PROPERTY COSTS RELATED TO
THE JOINT TASK FORCE AS NEEDED.
(6) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY EXPEND MONEY FROM THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS:
(I) THE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT RESTRICTED ACCOUNT
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1713-A.1.
(II) THE COLLECTION ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 922.1 OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9,
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OF 1929.
(III) THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER
SECTION 1795.1-E(C)(3)(III).
(IV) THE STRAW PURCHASE PREVENTION EDUCATION FUND
ESTABLISHED UNDER 18 PA.C.S. § 6186 (RELATING TO STRAW
PURCHASE PREVENTION EDUCATION FUND).
(V) THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION
4 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 4, 1996 (P.L.911, NO.147), KNOWN
AS THE TELEMARKETER REGISTRATION ACT.
(VI) THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC
PROTECTION LAW ENFORCEMENT RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.
(VII) THE STATE COURT AWARDED ASSET FORFEITURE
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT AS ESTABLISHED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
UNDER 42 PA.C.S. § 5803 (RELATING TO ASSET FORFEITURE).
SECTION 1915. AUDITOR GENERAL (RESERVED).
SECTION 1916. TREASURY DEPARTMENT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1917. DEPARTMENT OF AGING (RESERVED).
SECTION 1918. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS, NO LESS THAN $250,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE
COMMISSION FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION EXCELLENCE TO ASSIST IN
THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMMING.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AGRICULTURAL
PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, NO LESS THAN $6,000,000 SHALL BE
USED FOR COSTS INCURRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA ANIMAL DIAGNOSTIC
LABORATORY SYSTEM ACROSS THIS COMMONWEALTH IN PREPARING FOR
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AND RESPONDING TO AN OUTBREAK OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN
INFLUENZA.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AGRICULTURAL EXCELLENCE,
NO LESS THAN $1,400,000 SHALL BE USED FOR BEEF EXCELLENCE
SUPPORTED PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.
(3.1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE FARMERS MARKET
FOOD COUPONS:
(I) $5,000,000 SHALL BE USED TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
AND STRENGTHEN FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS.
(II) $2,000,000 SHALL BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATION AND
PROGRAM COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A BENEFIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS TO PURCHASE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT
ELIGIBLE FOOD RETAILERS.
(4) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH,
THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) NO LESS THAN $300,000 SHALL BE USED FOR AN
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER.
(II) NO LESS THAN $100,000 SHALL BE USED FOR
AGRICULTURAL LAW RESEARCH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE
ADDRESSING ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY.
(5) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR HARDWOODS RESEARCH AND
PROMOTION, AT LEAST 80% OF THE MONEY SHALL BE EQUALLY
DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE HARDWOOD UTILIZATION GROUPS OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
PARAGRAPH.
(6) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE ANIMAL HEALTH AND
DIAGNOSTIC COMMISSION SHALL BE EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE
ANIMAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SYSTEM LABORATORIES LOCATED AT A
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LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY AND AT A SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
LOCATED WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 1919. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS, NO LESS THAN $1,900,000 SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT
A MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT EFFORT, TO ASSIST
PENNSYLVANIA SMALL BUSINESSES WITH ENHANCED CYBER SECURITY
AND TO TEST COAL ASH REFUSE EXTRACTION OF RARE EARTH METALS
FOR DOMESTIC CHIP MANUFACTURING IN A COUNTY OF THE FOURTH
CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 130,000, BUT NOT MORE
THAN 135,000, UNDER THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MARKETING TO ATTRACT
TOURISTS, $19,315,000 SHALL BE USED TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF
THE TOURISM OFFICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING STATEWIDE
MARKETING EFFORTS. REMAINING FUNDING SHALL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
ALLOCATION TO BE USED TO PLAN, MARKET AND CONDUCT A SERIES OF
ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT GENERATE STATEWIDE AND
REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT. THE SUM OF $1,000,000 SHALL BE USED
FOR REGIONAL ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND COSTS
RELATING TO AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE COMPETITION SERVING
APPROXIMATELY 2,000 ATHLETES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
FROM ACROSS THIS COMMONWEALTH TO BE HELD IN A COUNTY OF THE
FOURTH CLASS.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PENNSYLVANIA FIRST, NO
LESS THAN $8,000,000 SHALL BE USED TO FUND THE WORKFORCE AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA (WEDNETPA) FOR
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS PROVIDED THROUGH AN ALLIANCE OF
EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STATE
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SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITIES, THE PENNSYLVANIA
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES LOCATED IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
(4) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR KEYSTONE COMMUNITIES SHALL BE
USED FOR PROJECTS SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AND MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
(5) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MAIN STREET MATTERS SHALL
SUPPORT REVITALIZATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EFFORTS,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PLANNING, BUSINESS SUPPORT,
AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS, DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
AND THE INCREASE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY. MONEY APPROPRIATED
FOR MAIN STREET MATTERS MAY ALSO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE
OPERATIONS OF MAIN STREET PROGRAM OR ELM STREET PROGRAM AS
DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
(6) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 4(1) OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER
11, 1984 (P.L.906, NO.179), KNOWN AS THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR NONURBAN
COUNTIES AND CERTAIN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES, THE COMMONWEALTH
MAY USE UP TO 3% OF THE MONEY RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (PUBLIC LAW 93-
383, 88 STAT. 633) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
(7) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR LOCAL MUNICIPAL RELIEF SHALL
INCLUDE AN ALLOCATION TO PROVIDE STATE ASSISTANCE TO
INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS DIRECTLY
AFFECTED BY NATURAL OR MANMADE DISASTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY
EMERGENCIES, OTHER SITUATIONS THAT POSE A PUBLIC SAFETY
DANGER OR OTHER SITUATIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
DEPARTMENT. STATE ASSISTANCE MAY BE LIMITED TO GRANTS FOR
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PROJECTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP
REPAIR DAMAGES TO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, PERSONAL PROPERTY AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND STRUCTURES. GRANTS SHALL BE MADE
AVAILABLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN A DISASTER EMERGENCY AREA ONLY
WHEN A PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION DOES NOT COVER THE
AREA OR WHEN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DETERMINES THAT A PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY HAS
OCCURRED.
(8) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM
EMERGENCY RELIEF SHALL INCLUDE AN ALLOCATION TO PROVIDE STATE
ASSISTANCE FOR HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS THAT
EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL DISTRESS. MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR
HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM EMERGENCY RELIEF MAY ALSO BE USED
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH TO STUDY RURAL HEALTH AND
ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT METHODS FOR RURAL HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING
DATA COLLECTION AND MODELING. AS USED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, THE
TERM "HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM" SHALL INCLUDE A FOUNDATION,
TRUST OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH A HOSPITAL OR
HEALTH SYSTEM, WHICH IS AUTHORIZED BY THE HOSPITAL OR HEALTH
SYSTEM TO APPLY FOR GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITAL OR
HEALTH SYSTEM.
(9) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
ASSISTANCE SHALL INCLUDE AN ALLOCATION TO PROVIDE STATE
ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO ASSIST IN COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING PROJECTS IN THE PUBLIC
INTEREST.
(10) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SHALL
BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE SAME PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
SECTION 1920. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PARKS, FORESTS AND RECREATION
PROJECTS SHALL BE USED FOR GRANTS FOR PROJECTS TO ENHANCE
PARKS, FORESTS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1921. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (RESERVED).
SECTION 1922. DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1923. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE PRE-K COUNTS
PROGRAM, THE PER-STUDENT GRANT AWARD AMOUNT FOR GRANTS MADE
UNDER SECTION 1514-D OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 SHALL
BE INCREASED BY 2.36% OVER THE AMOUNT PAID IN FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025.
(2) FROM AN APPROPRIATION FOR ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY
PROGRAMS, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AND THE ADULT HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMAS PROGRAM. THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED IN THE 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL
LEARNING PROGRAM SERVICING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS LOCATED IN
A COUNTY OF THE SIXTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION, BASED ON
THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS, OF AT LEAST
64,730, BUT NOT MORE THAN 65,558.
(II) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED IN THE 2016-
2017 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL
LEARNING PROGRAM SERVICING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS LOCATED IN
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320,000, BUT NOT MORE THAN 330,000.
(III) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR ADULT AND FAMILY
LITERACY, AT LEAST $1,050,000 SHALL BE USED TO ADMINISTER
A PROGRAM TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF HIGH SCHOOL
EQUIVALENCY TESTING THAT LEADS TO A COMMONWEALTH
SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA CREDENTIAL FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO
MEET REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
(3) THE APPROPRIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT
BE REDIRECTED FOR ANY PURPOSE.
(4) FOR MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PENNSYLVANIA CHARTERED
SCHOOLS FOR DEAF AND BLIND CHILDREN, THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) UPON DISTRIBUTION OF THE FINAL TUITION PAYMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, THE BALANCE OF THE APPROPRIATION,
EXCLUDING AMOUNTS UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (II), SHALL BE USED
TO PAY THE SCHOOLS' INCREASED SHARE OF REQUIRED
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT AND
SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED PRO RATA BASED ON EACH SCHOOL'S
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR.
(II) $1,000,000 IS INCLUDED FOR CAPITAL-RELATED
COSTS AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE TO BE DIVIDED EQUALLY
BETWEEN EACH SCHOOL.
(5) THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SET ASIDE UNDER SECTION 2509.8
OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO EACH
APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL WITH A DAY TUITION DETERMINED TO BE
LESS THAN $32,000 DURING THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR. THE
ALLOCATION SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 175% OF THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED
IN 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
(6) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR REGIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SERVICES SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH ENTITY THAT RECEIVED
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AMOUNT RECEIVED IN THAT FISCAL YEAR.
(7) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCILS
SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED IN A MANNER THAT EACH COMMUNITY
EDUCATION COUNCIL WHICH RECEIVED FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-
2023 SHALL RECEIVE AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT RECEIVED IN
THAT FISCAL YEAR.
(8) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PARENT PATHWAYS, THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL EXPAND THE PARENT PATHWAYS
LEARNING NETWORK PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST PARENTING STUDENTS
IN PURSUING POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS TO POSTSECONDARY DEGREE OR
CERTIFICATE COMPLETION. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL
PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO POSTSECONDARY
INSTITUTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO POSTSECONDARY DEGREE OR
CERTIFICATE COMPLETION AND INCREASE ACCESS TO FAMILY-
SUSTAINING WAGES AND IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS.
(9) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION
PROGRAMS SHALL BE USED FOR GRANTS FOR JOB TRAINING, DUAL
ENROLLMENT OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
(10) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MOBILE SCIENCE,
MATHEMATICS AND LITERACY PROGRAMS THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) MONEY SHALL BE USED FOR GRANTS TO SUPPORT MOBILE
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
(II) MONEY MAY ALSO BE USED FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION
1507-N OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949.
SECTION 1924. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1925. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES:
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(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES FOR CAPITOL FIRE PROTECTION, THE CITY OF HARRISBURG
SHALL USE THE MONEY TO SUPPORT THE PROVISIONS OF FIRE
SERVICES TO THE CAPITOL COMPLEX.
(2) A PORTION OF THE MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR RENTAL, RELOCATION AND
MUNICIPAL CHARGES MAY BE DISTRIBUTED, UPON APPROVAL OF THE
SECRETARY, TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO PAY FOR CHANGES IN RENT
AND OTHER LEASE AND BUILDING OPERATIONS COSTS DUE TO A STATE
AGENCY RELOCATION OR A CHANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF SPACE OCCUPIED
BY A STATE AGENCY. THE SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE NOTICE AT
LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE A DISTRIBUTION UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH TO
THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON
AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SECTION 1926. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS, SUFFICIENT MONEY IS INCLUDED FOR THE COORDINATION
OF DONATED DENTAL SERVICES.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
PRACTITIONER, THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) NO LESS THAN $3,451,000 SHALL BE USED FOR
PRIMARY CARE LOAN REPAYMENT GRANT AWARDS.
(II) NO LESS THAN $1,500,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS FAMILY
MEDICINE RESIDENCY EXPANSION PROGRAM.
(III) NO LESS THAN $1,300,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE
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PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS FAMILY MEDICINE
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS.
(IV) GRANTEES OTHER THAN AS PROVIDED UNDER
SUBPARAGRAPHS (I), (II) AND (III) THAT RECEIVED AMOUNTS
IN THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR SHALL RECEIVE THE AMOUNT
EACH GRANTEE RECEIVED IN THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR.
(3) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES IN THE SAME
PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
(4) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR ADULT CYSTIC FIBROSIS
AND OTHER CHRONIC RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES, THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) $212,000 SHALL BE USED FOR A PROGRAM PROMOTING
CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS.
(II) $106,000 SHALL BE USED FOR RESEARCH RELATED TO
CHILDHOOD CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS
WITH A HOSPITAL THAT IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AS A CYSTIC
FIBROSIS TREATMENT CENTER AND SPECIALIZES IN THE
TREATMENT OF CHILDREN.
(III) ANY MONEY NOT USED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (I) OR
(II) SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES IN THE SAME
PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
(5) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR
COOLEY'S ANEMIA SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES IN THE SAME
PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
(6) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR HEMOPHILIA SERVICES SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED TO GRANTEES IN THE SAME PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED
IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
(7) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR LUPUS PROGRAMS SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED PROPORTIONATELY TO EACH ENTITY THAT RECEIVED
FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019.
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SERVICES, INCLUDING CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL
ANEMIA, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) GRANTEES WHICH RECEIVED AMOUNTS IN FISCAL YEAR
2019-2020 SHALL RECEIVE AN AMOUNT WHICH IS IN THE SAME
PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
(II) $75,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A QUALIFYING
ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE THIRD
CLASS WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN 280,000 AND 300,000 UNDER
THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS FOR EXPANDED
CARE OF ADULT SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
(9) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR LYME DISEASE INCLUDES
$1,000,000 FOR COSTS RELATED TO FREE TICK TESTING FOR
RESIDENTS, INCLUDING OUTREACH AND MARKETING AND $1,000,000
FOR TICK MITIGATION, BOTH PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
UNIVERSITY THAT IS PART OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER
EDUCATION.
(10) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH SHALL
INCLUDE ALLOCATIONS FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH, FOR
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, FOR HEPATITIS AND
VIRAL RESEARCH, FOR DRUG RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS RELATED
TO CANCER, FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH FOR DISEASE
IDENTIFICATION AND ERADICATION, FOR VACCINE IMMUNE RESPONSE
DIAGNOSTICS, FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY AND FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION
OF APPLIED RESEARCH.
(11) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE
RESEARCH SHALL BE USED FOR GRANTS TO ACADEMIC CLINICAL
MEDICAL CENTERS CONDUCTING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASE RESEARCH
IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 1927. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT (RESERVED).
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SECTION 1928. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRY:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS,
NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED IN THE 2014-2015 FISCAL
YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR A WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT
LINKS VETERANS WITH EMPLOYMENT IN A HOME RULE COUNTY THAT IS
A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1929. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1930. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OR FROM FEDERAL MONEY, $580,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
(I) THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A NETWORK OF
WEB PORTALS THAT PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE REFERRAL SERVICES,
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION,
PREVENTION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH
OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES, COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH OFFICES,
PROVIDERS AND OTHERS THAT PROVIDE MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH TREATMENT AND RELATED SERVICES.
(II) THE EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING WEB PORTALS,
INCLUDING SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR MILITARY VETERANS
AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR TRANSITIONAL, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT
HOUSING, JOB PLACEMENT AND CAREER COUNSELING AND OTHER
SERVICES FOR MILITARY VETERANS RETURNING TO CIVILIAN
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(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES,
$20,000,000 SHALL BE USED FOR COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
IN ADDITION TO THE COUNTY FUNDING UNDER THE ACT OF OCTOBER
20, 1966 (3RD SP. SESS., P.L.96, NO.6), KNOWN AS THE MENTAL
HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ACT OF 1966, AND THE HUMAN
SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM UNDER ARTICLE XIV-B OF THE HUMAN
SERVICES CODE. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) MONEY SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO INDIVIDUAL COUNTIES
AND COUNTY LOCAL COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS BY USING THE
MOST RECENT FIVE-YEAR ESTIMATE OF THE UNITED STATES
CENSUS BUREAU'S AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, AS AVAILABLE
ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING:
(A) 20% OF THE ALLOCATION SHALL BE BASED ON THE
PERCENTAGE OF A COUNTY'S POPULATION.
(B) 40% OF THE ALLOCATION SHALL BE BASED ON THE
PERCENTAGE OF A COUNTY'S POPULATION WHOSE INCOME
LEVEL IS ABOVE 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, BUT
IS NOT GREATER THAN 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY
LEVEL.
(C) 40% OF THE ALLOCATION SHALL BE BASED ON THE
PERCENTAGE OF A COUNTY'S UNINSURED POPULATION.
(II) COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED
AND REPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
(III) MONEY RECEIVED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT BE
INCLUDED IN THE CALCULATION OF THE ALLOCATION OF MONEY
UNDER THE HUMAN SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
(IV) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH DO NOT APPLY
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TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS.
(3) SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL MONEY AND
ELIGIBILITY UNDER FEDERAL TANFBG RULES, GRANTEES WHO OPERATED
WITHIN THE PA WORKWEAR PROGRAM IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR AND
WHO REMAIN IN OPERATION SHALL BE OFFERED A GRANT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR TO CONTINUE SERVICE DELIVERY IN COMPLIANCE WITH
FEDERAL TANFBG RULES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TERMS AS PREVIOUS PA WORKWEAR GRANTS
UNLESS BOTH PARTIES AGREE TO ALTERNATE TERMS. NOTHING IN THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FROM OFFERING A GRANT TO A PROSPECTIVE PA WORKWEAR PROVIDER
TO REPLACE A PRIOR GRANTEE WHO CHOOSES NOT TO CONTINUE TO
OPERATE IN THE PROGRAM.
(4) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
CAPITATION, NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF
DEPRESSION AND ITS COMPLICATIONS IN OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS IN A
COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS.
(5) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED
FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FEE-FOR-SERVICE:
(I) PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS FUND
GRANTS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE FORMULAS UTILIZED
FOR THESE GRANTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015. IF THE TOTAL
FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH IS LESS THAN
THAT AVAILABLE IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, PAYMENTS SHALL
BE MADE ON A PRO RATA BASIS.
(II) AMOUNTS ALLOCATED FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR
FEE-FOR-SERVICE USED FOR THE SELECTPLAN FOR WOMEN'S
PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES SHALL BE USED FOR WOMEN'S
MEDICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING NONINVASIVE CONTRACEPTION
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(III) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PAYMENTS FOR FEE-FOR-SERVICE CARE, EXCLUSIVE OF INPATIENT
SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CAPITATION PLANS, SHALL INCLUDE
SUFFICIENT MONEY FOR TWO SEPARATE ALL PATIENT REFINED
DIAGNOSTIC RELATED GROUP PAYMENTS FOR INPATIENT ACUTE
CARE GENERAL HOSPITAL STAYS FOR:
(A) NORMAL NEWBORN CARE; AND
(B) MOTHERS' OBSTETRICAL DELIVERY.
(IV) NO LESS THAN $405,000 SHALL BE USED FOR CLEFT
PALATES AND OTHER CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES.
(V) NO LESS THAN $800,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A
HOSPITAL FOR CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGIC SERVICES LOCATED IN
A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(VI) NO LESS THAN $5,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
ACUTE CARE GENERAL HOSPITALS IMPACTED BY THE CLOSURE OF A
HOSPITAL IN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS IN A HOME RULE
COUNTY THAT IS A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A, OF WHICH:
(A) 60% SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO AN ELIGIBLE
HOSPITAL LOCATED IN A TOWNSHIP OF THE SECOND CLASS,
IN THE SAME COUNTY AS THE CLOSED HOSPITAL; AND
(B) 40% SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO AN ELIGIBLE
HOSPITAL LOCATED IN CONTIGUOUS BOROUGHS IN THE SAME
COUNTY AS THE CLOSED HOSPITAL.
(VII) NO LESS THAN $2,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED
TO A UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS TO
RESEARCH THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMS ON
COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND HEALTH DISPARITIES.
(VIII) NO LESS THAN $3,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED
TO AN ENROLLED OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICE PROVIDER
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SECOND CLASS THAT PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL
REHABILITATION PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT SERVICES.
(IX) NO LESS THAN $1,250,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS WITH
A POPULATION BETWEEN 14,000 AND 15,000 ACCORDING TO THE
MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS IN A COUNTY OF THE
THIRD CLASS WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN 350,000 AND 360,000
ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(X) THE SUM OF $10,000,000 SHALL BE USED TO MAKE
ONE-TIME INPATIENT SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS TO RURAL
HOSPITALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STABILIZATION. THE FOLLOWING
SHALL APPLY TO PAYMENTS UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH:
(A) THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE HOSPITAL AND HEALTHSYSTEM
ASSOCIATION AND REPRESENTATIVES OF HOSPITALS
PARTICIPATING IN THE PENNSYLVANIA RURAL HEALTH MODEL,
SHALL DEVELOP A PAYMENT METHODOLOGY FOR THE
SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT. THE PAYMENT METHODOLOGY SHALL
USE A SPECIFIED, AUDITED MA-336 HOSPITAL COST REPORT
OR OTHER SPECIFIED REPORT IDENTIFIED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
(B) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A PAYMENT UNDER THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH, A RURAL HOSPITAL SHALL MEET THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
(I) BE LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE FOURTH,
FIFTH, SIXTH, SEVENTH OR EIGHTH CLASS.
(II) BE IN OPERATION AND PROVIDING INPATIENT
GENERAL ACUTE CARE SERVICES AS OF THE ISSUANCE
DATE OF A PAYMENT UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH.
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(C) A RURAL HOSPITAL THAT RECEIVES A PAYMENT
UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH SHALL PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN A MANNER AND
FORMAT SPECIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES,
FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN AUDIT REVIEW, IF REQUESTED.
(D) THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL SEEK
FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENTS. TO BE
ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FUNDS, A RURAL HOSPITAL SHALL
MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
(XI) THE SUM OF $1,000,000 SHALL BE USED TO MAKE A
ONE-TIME PAYMENT TO A PROVIDER IN A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS THAT, AS OF JULY 1, 2024, WAS ENROLLED IN THE
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED
HEALTH CENTER, WITH ENROLLED SERVICE LOCATIONS IN A
FEDERALLY DESIGNATED SERVICE AREA IN WHICH THERE IS NO
FEDERAL GRANTEE AS OF JULY 1, 2025.
(XII) SUBJECT TO FEDERAL APPROVAL, NO LESS THAN
$2,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A GENERAL ACUTE CARE
HOSPITAL IN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS IN A COUNTY OF THE
THIRD CLASS AS OF THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR THAT OPERATES
CAMPUSES UNDER THE SAME LICENSE WITH ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS
IN A COUNTY OF THE SIXTH CLASS. THE GENERAL ACUTE CARE
HOSPITAL SHALL ALSO BE:
(A) ACCREDITED AS A LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER AND BE
A MEMBER OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, AS
DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT;
AND
(B) A MEDICAL SCHOOL.
(XIII) THE SUM OF $1,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
A HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OR HOSPITAL
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SERVICES IN A HOME RULE COUNTY THAT IS A COUNTY OF THE
SECOND CLASS A IMPACTED BY THE CLOSURE OF A HOSPITAL IN A
CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY.
(XIV) THE SUM OF $500,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A
NONPUBLIC INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED IN
A COUNTY OF THE THIRD CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST
325,000 BUT NOT MORE THAN 330,000 UNDER THE MOST RECENT
FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(6) TO SUPPLEMENT THE MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR
WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) IN ADDITION TO THE MONTHLY PREMIUM UNDER SECTION
1503(B)(1) OF THE ACT OF JUNE 26, 2001 (P.L.755, NO.77),
KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT, THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES MAY ADJUST THE PERCENTAGE OF THE PREMIUM
UPON APPROVAL OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID
SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED UNDER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
PARAGRAPH OR SECTION 1503(B)(1) OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT
ACT SHALL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
COVERAGE.
(II) T HE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL REQUEST
FEDERAL APPROVAL FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND
MEDICAID SERVICES TO INCLUDE THE WORKERS WITH JOB SUCCESS
CATEGORY AS AN ELIGIBLE CATEGORY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL
PARTICIPATION .
(7) QUALIFYING PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PLANS THAT RECEIVED
MONEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 SHALL NOT RECEIVE LESS THAN
THE STATE APPROPRIATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THOSE PHYSICIAN
PRACTICE PLANS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018.
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(8) FEDERAL OR STATE MONEY APPROPRIATED UNDER THE
GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 35
PA.C.S. § 8107.3 (RELATING TO FUNDING) NOT USED TO MAKE
PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS QUALIFYING AS LEVEL III TRAUMA CENTERS
OR SEEKING ACCREDITATION AS LEVEL III TRAUMA CENTERS SHALL BE
USED TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS QUALIFYING AS LEVELS I AND
II TRAUMA CENTERS.
(9) QUALIFYING ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS THAT RECEIVED
MONEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT
FROM THE STATE APPROPRIATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THOSE ACADEMIC
MEDICAL CENTERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018.
(10) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
TRANSPORTATION SHALL ONLY BE UTILIZED AS A PAYMENT OF LAST
RESORT FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
RECIPIENTS.
(11) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
LONG-TERM LIVING:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN THE 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A COUNTY NURSING
HOME LOCATED IN A HOME RULE COUNTY THAT IS A COUNTY OF
THE SECOND CLASS A WITH MORE THAN 725 BEDS AND A MEDICAID
ACUITY AT 0.79 AS OF AUGUST 1, 2015.
(II) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2020-2021
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A NONPUBLIC NURSING
HOME LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS WITH MORE
THAN 395 BEDS AND A MEDICAID ACUITY AT 1.06 AS OF AUGUST
1, 2022, TO ENSURE ACCESS TO NECESSARY NURSING CARE IN
THAT COUNTY.
(III) $2,500,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A NONPUBLIC
NURSING HOME LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE EIGHTH CLASS WITH
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AUGUST 1, 2022, TO ENSURE ACCESS TO NECESSARY NURSING
HOME CARE IN THAT COUNTY.
(IV) AN ADDITIONAL $500,000 SHALL BE PAID IN EQUAL
PAYMENTS TO NURSING FACILITIES WHICH REMAIN OPEN AS OF
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH THAT QUALIFIED
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL VENTILATOR CARE AND TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
PAYMENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 WITH A PERCENTAGE OF
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENT RESIDENTS WHO REQUIRED
MEDICALLY NECESSARY VENTILATOR CARE OR TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
GREATER THAN 90%.
(V) (RESERVED).
(VI) AN ADDITIONAL $250,000 SHALL BE PAID TO A
NURSING FACILITY LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS
WHICH COMMENCED OPERATIONS AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2017, AND
WHICH REMAINS OPEN AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH WITH A PERCENTAGE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
RECIPIENT RESIDENTS WHO REQUIRED MEDICALLY NECESSARY
VENTILATOR CARE OR TRACHEOSTOMY CARE EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN 90% AS OF AUGUST 1, 2022.
(VII) SUBJECT TO FEDERAL APPROVAL OF NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS OF THE TITLE XIX STATE PLAN, $21,000,000 IS
ALLOCATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DAY-ONE INCENTIVE
PAYMENTS TO QUALIFIED NONPUBLIC NURSING FACILITIES UNDER
METHODOLOGY AND CRITERIA UNDER SECTION 443.1(7)(VI) OF
THE HUMAN SERVICES CODE. THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SHALL DETERMINE A NONPUBLIC NURSING FACILITY'S OVERALL
AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OCCUPANCY RATE TO QUALIFY FOR A
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DAY-ONE INCENTIVE PAYMENT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BASED ON A NURSING FACILITY'S RESIDENT DAY
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PAYMENTS AND A NURSING FACILITY'S RESIDENT DAY QUARTER
ENDING MARCH 31, 2020, FOR THE SECOND OF TWO PAYMENTS.
(VIII) $1,500,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A
NONPUBLIC NURSING HOME LOCATED IN A HOME RULE COUNTY THAT
IS A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A WITH MORE THAN 126 BEDS
AND A MEDICAID ACUITY AT 0.89 AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023, TO
ENSURE ACCESS TO NECESSARY NURSING HOME CARE IN THAT
COUNTY.
(IX) $1,500,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A NONPROFIT
SKILLED NURSING HOME LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE SECOND
CLASS A IN A COUNTY OF THE THIRD CLASS WITH A MEDICAID
ACUITY AT 1.11 AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023, TO ENSURE ACCESS
TO NECESSARY SKILLED NURSING CARE IN THAT COUNTY.
(12) (RESERVED).
(13) (RESERVED).
(14) (RESERVED).
(15) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AUTISM INTERVENTION AND
SERVICES:
(I) $600,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO A BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE FIFTH CLASS
WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN 140,000 AND 145,000 UNDER THE
MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS AND SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED TO A HEALTH SYSTEM THAT OPERATES BOTH A
GENERAL ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL AND A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FACILITY THAT HAS A CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE FIFTH CLASS WITH
A POPULATION BETWEEN 140,000 AND 145,000 UNDER THE MOST
RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS;
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OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES AUTISM EDUCATION AND
DIAGNOSTIC CURRICULUM LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS THAT OPERATES A CENTER FOR AUTISM IN A COUNTY OF
THE SECOND CLASS A;
(III) $300,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO AN INSTITUTION
OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES AUTISM EDUCATION AND
DIAGNOSTIC CURRICULUM AND IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE
SECOND CLASS;
(IV) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN THE
2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR PROGRAMS TO
PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF PERSONS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS; AND
(V) $600,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR AN ENTITY THAT
PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS
WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE COUNTY
WHICH WAS MOST RECENTLY DESIGNATED AS A COUNTY OF THE
SECOND CLASS A.
(16) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING MAY
BE USED FOR WOMEN'S MEDICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING NONINVASIVE
CONTRACEPTION SUPPLIES.
(17) FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR 2-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS,
$750,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR A STATEWIDE 2-1-1 SYSTEM
GRANT PROGRAM.
(18) THE APPROPRIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE VISUALLY
IMPAIRED SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(I) AN ALLOCATION OF $4,084,000 FOR A STATEWIDE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND PRESCHOOL VISION SCREENINGS
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AND EYE SAFETY EDUCATION; AND
(II) AN ALLOCATION OF $618,000 TO PROVIDE
SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS SERVICES
IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(19) THE PROVISIONS OF 8 U.S.C. §§ 1611 (RELATING TO
ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL
PUBLIC BENEFITS), 1612 (RELATING TO LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF
QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS) AND 1642
(RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC
BENEFITS) SHALL APPLY TO PAYMENTS AND PROVIDERS.
(20) THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL NOT ADD
NONMEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE NEED FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
EACH PROPOSED SERVICE SHALL BE OUTLINED IN THE GOVERNOR'S
EXECUTIVE BUDGET OR SUBSEQUENT UPDATES PROVIDED IN WRITING TO
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. NO MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT
MAY BE USED TO PAY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADDING NONMEDICALLY
NECESSARY SERVICES TO THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(21) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) THE SECRETARY OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL REPORT ON
A QUARTERLY BASIS IN PERSON TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND
MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON
OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES INFORMATION DOCUMENTING EACH OF THE
FOLLOWING STATE APPROPRIATIONS AND THEIR ASSOCIATED
FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS:
(A) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - CAPITATION.
(B) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - FEE-FOR-SERVICE.
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(C) PAYMENT TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - MEDICARE
DRUG PROGRAM.
(D) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - WORKERS WITH
DISABILITIES.
(E) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - LONG-TERM LIVING.
(F) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - COMMUNITY -
HEALTHCHOICES.
(G) LONG-TERM CARE MANAGED CARE.
(H) INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - INTERMEDIATE
CARE FACILITIES.
(I) INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - COMMUNITY WAIVER
PROGRAM.
(J) AUTISM INTERVENTION SERVICE.
(K) EARLY INTERVENTION.
(II) THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN A REPORT UNDER
SUBPARAGRAPH (I) SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(A) NUMBER OF ENROLLEES BY MONTH.
(B) AVERAGE COST PER ENROLLEE.
(C) REQUIRED PAYMENT AMOUNTS BY APPROPRIATION
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
(D) REVISED ESTIMATE OF THE MONEY NEEDED BY THE
APPROPRIATION TO MAKE REQUIRED PAYMENTS FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
(III) IF THE REVISED ESTIMATES UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH
(II)(D) INDICATE SUPPLEMENTAL MONEY MAY BE NECESSARY, THE
SECRETARY OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL PROVIDE A DETAILED
EXPLANATION, IN WRITING, OF THE REASONS THE REVISED
ESTIMATES DIFFER FROM THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF
2025, OR INFORMATION PROVIDED PREVIOUSLY UNDER THIS
PARAGRAPH.
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SECTION 1931. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1932. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1933. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
(1) BEGINNING IN THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR, THE
SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE
SHALL, ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, MEET IN PERSON WITH THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY
CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES TO PRESENT A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE
MOTOR LICENSE FUND AND THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND,
AS FOLLOWS:
(I) FOR THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND, THE REPORT SHALL
PROVIDE A RECONCILIATION FROM A BUDGETARY BASIS TO A CASH
BASIS AND SHALL DOCUMENT ACTUAL AND ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURES, COMMITMENTS AND AUGMENTATIONS, INCLUDING
FEDERAL MONEY, BY APPROPRIATION OR EXECUTIVE
AUTHORIZATION AND BY THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE
APPROPRIATION OR EXECUTIVE AUTHORIZATION WAS MADE.
(II) FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND, THE
REPORT SHALL PROVIDE A RECONCILIATION FROM A BUDGETARY
BASIS TO A CASH BASIS AND SHALL DOCUMENT ACTUAL AND
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES, COMMITMENTS AND AUGMENTATIONS,
INCLUDING FEDERAL MONEY, BY PROGRAM, BY THE FISCAL YEAR
IN WHICH THE MONEY WAS ALLOCATED FOR THE PROGRAM AND BY
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1934. PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE (RESERVED).
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SECTION 1935. PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:
(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAMS
SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS RELATED TO TRAINING WORKING
SERVICE DOGS FOCUSING ON RESCUE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
(2) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE STATE FIRE COMMISSIONER
INCLUDES FUNDING FOR A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
COORDINATOR AND REGIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO DEVELOP,
IMPLEMENT AND DELIVER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION TRAINING
PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FIRE
ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
(3) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR STATE DISASTER ASSISTANCE
SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE FOR
EMERGENCIES AND DECLARED DISASTERS. AMOUNTS UNDER THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL BE USED AS FOLLOWS:
(I) REGISTRATION AND DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT FOR
IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS, TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS,
REPAIR OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND IMMEDIATE SERIOUS-
NEEDS ASSISTANCE AFTER AN EMERGENCY OR DECLARED DISASTER.
ONE-TIME SERIOUS-NEEDS PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE TO ELIGIBLE
HOUSEHOLDS PER DISASTER UPON A VERIFIED DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY RULES ISSUED BY THE
AGENCY. A HOUSEHOLD SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH IF IT RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM INSURANCE
OR ANOTHER FUNDING SOURCE.
(II) ASSISTANCE TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
TO RESTORE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO PREDISASTER
CONDITION, REMOVE DEBRIS AND TAKE EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE
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FUNDING SOURCE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH ELIGIBILITY RULES
ISSUED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
(III) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DIRECTLY RELATED TO
ADMINISTERING THIS PARAGRAPH, IN AN AMOUNT NOT MORE THAN
2% OF THE APPROPRIATION.
(IV) THE PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENT THIS PARAGRAPH AND
SUBMIT THE GUIDELINES TO THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU
FOR PUBLICATION IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE ISSUE OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
(4) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE,
UP TO $6,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SPONSORING
AGENCY OF AN URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TASK FORCE ORGANIZED
WITHIN A REGIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM TASK FORCE COVERING A
COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS ESTABLISHED UNDER 35 PA.C.S. CH.
72 (RELATING TO COUNTERTERRORISM PLANNING, PREPAREDNESS AND
RESPONSE). MONEY DISTRIBUTED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
USED FOR EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND TRAINING NECESSARY
FOR THE URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE TASK FORCE TO MEET OR EXCEED
THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF A TYPE 3 URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE
TASK FORCE AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY IN THE RESOURCE-TYPING DEFINITION CONTAINED IN THE
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GUIDELINES, DOCUMENT
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 8-508-1262, PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER
2020.
SECTION 1936. STATE-RELATED UNIVERSITIES (RESERVED).
SECTION 1937. STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE STATE
SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION:
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(1) THE SUM OF $5,000,000 IS INCLUDED IN THE
APPROPRIATION, WHICH SHALL BE DISBURSED BY THE STATE SYSTEM
OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE INSTITUTION ESTABLISHED UNDER
SECTION 2002-A(A)(3) OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949, TO
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ENHANCED TRANSFER AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A COMMUNITY
COLLEGE.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1938. PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY:
(1) THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY
SHALL ALLOCATE $500,000 FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
FUND FOR THE CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY KEYSTONE ACADEMY.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT OF EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE GRANTS, THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 SHALL BE
ALLOCATED TO A STATE-OWNED UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN TIOGA COUNTY
FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PENNSYLVANIA INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM GRANTS, FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR INTERNSHIP AND SEMINAR
PROGRAMS.
SECTION 1939. THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE THADDEUS
STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY:
(1) FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE
OF TECHNOLOGY, THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE SHALL CAUSE TO BE
PREPARED AND SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, THE
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE MAJORITY LEADER AND THE MINORITY
LEADER OF THE SENATE, THE MAJORITY LEADER AND THE MINORITY
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LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE CHAIRPERSON AND
MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE
AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE EDUCATION
COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A COMPREHENSIVE
REPORT OUTLINING THE USE OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED, TO
SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THE STRATEGIES AND USE OF FUNDS TO
EXPAND STUDENT ENROLLMENT.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1940. PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1941. ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING BOARD (RESERVED).
SECTION 1942. HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT COUNCIL (RESERVED).
SECTION 1943. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1944. COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY (RESERVED).
SUBARTICLE C
STATE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AGENCIES
SECTION 1951 LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU (RESERVED).
SECTION 1952. LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1953. LEGISLATIVE DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1954. JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1955. LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1956. LEGISLATIVE AUDIT ADVISORY COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1957. INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1958. CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1959. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON SENTENCING (RESERVED).
SECTION 1960. CENTER FOR RURAL PENNSYLVANIA (RESERVED).
SECTION 1961. COMMONWEALTH MAIL PROCESSING CENTER (RESERVED).
SECTION 1962. LEGISLATIVE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION
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(RESERVED).
SECTION 1963. INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE (RESERVED).
SUBARTICLE D
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
SECTION 1971. SUPREME COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1972. SUPERIOR COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1973. COMMONWEALTH COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1974. COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS (RESERVED).
SECTION 1975. COMMUNITY COURTS; MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1976. PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1977. JUDICIAL CONDUCT BOARD (RESERVED).
SECTION 1978. COURT OF JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1979. JUROR COST REIMBURSEMENT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1980 COUNTY COURT REIMBURSEMENT (RESERVED).
SUBARTICLE E
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
(RESERVED)
ARTICLE XIX-A
2025-2026 RESTRICTIONS ON APPROPRIATIONS
FOR FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
SECTION 1901-A. APPLICABILITY.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THIS ARTICLE
APPLIES TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025 AND ALL OTHER
APPROPRIATION ACTS OF 2025.
SECTION 1902-A. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025." THE ACT OF , 2025
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(P.L. , NO. ), KNOWN AS THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025.
SECTION 1903-A. STATE LOTTERY FUND.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PENNCARE MAY NOT BE UTILIZED
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING.
(2) MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING
INCLUDES SUFFICIENT MONEY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
ALZHEIMER'S, DEMENTIA AND RELATED DISORDERS OFFICE.
SECTION 1904-A. TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1905-A. JUDICIAL COMPUTER SYSTEM AUGMENTATION ACCOUNT
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1906-A. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATING FUND
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1907-A. THE STATE STORES FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1908-A. MOTOR LICENSE FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1909-A. AVIATION RESTRICTED ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1910-A. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1911-A. MILK MARKETING FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1912-A. HOME INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1913-A. TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1914-A. BANKING FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1915-A. FIREARM RECORDS CHECK FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1916-A. BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1917-A. OIL AND GAS LEASE FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1918-A. HOME IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1919-A. CIGARETTE FIRE SAFETY AND FIREFIGHTER
PROTECTION ACT ENFORCEMENT FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1920-A. INSURANCE REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT FUND
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(RESERVED).
SECTION 1921-A. PENNSYLVANIA RACE HORSE DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTED
RECEIPTS ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1922-A. JUSTICE REINVESTMENT FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1923-A. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1924-A. STATE RACING FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1925-A. ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1926-A. TOURISM PROMOTION FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1927-A. ENHANCED REVENUE COLLECTION ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1928-A. (RESERVED).
SECTION 1929-A. OPIOID SETTLEMENT RESTRICTED ACCOUNT
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1930-A. COVID-19 RESPONSE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1931-A. PENNSYLVANIA PREFERRED® TRADEMARK LICENSING
FUND.
NOTWITHSTANDING 3 PA.C.S. § 4616 (RELATING TO PENNSYLVANIA
PREFERRED® TRADEMARK AND PENNSYLVANIA PREFERRED ORGANIC®
TRADEMARK LICENSING FUND), THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY USE
MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE PENNSYLVANIA PREFERRED® TRADEMARK AND
PENNSYLVANIA PREFERRED ORGANIC® TRADEMARK LICENSING FUND TO
PROMOTE ONE OR MORE OF THE FUNDING OBJECTIVES UNDER 3 PA.C.S. §
4616(C) THROUGH THE AWARDING OF GRANTS.
SECTION 1932-A. AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PURCHASE
FUND.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) IN ADDITION TO THE USES PROVIDED IN SECTION 7.3 OF
THE ACT OF JUNE 18, 1982 (P.L.549, NO.159), ENTITLED "AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN COMMONWEALTH
FARMLAND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE," THE
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY USE UP TO A TOTAL OF $165,000
IN THE AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PURCHASE FUND UNDER
SECTION 7.1 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 18, 1982 (P.L.549, NO.159),
ENTITLED "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN
COMMONWEALTH FARMLAND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,"
TO ISSUE GRANTS NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 EACH FOR SUCCESSION
PLANNING TO ENSURE THAT AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS CONTINUE ON
LAND SUBJECT TO AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE
AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION BOARD, SHALL ESTABLISH
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR AWARDING GRANTS UNDER THIS SECTION.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1932.1-A. GAMING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM FUND
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1933-A. RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS.
(A) AUTHORITY.--THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET MAY CREATE
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING
FEDERAL GRANTS ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES DESIGNATED IN THIS SECTION.
(B) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.--THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
(1) ARC HOUSING REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.
(2) BROWNFIELDS REVOLVING LOAN FUND.
(C) DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.--THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
(1) FEDERAL AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.
(2) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965 (PUBLIC
LAW 88-578, 16 U.S.C. § 460L-4 ET SEQ.).
(3) NATIONAL FOREST RESERVE ALLOTMENT.
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(D) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.--THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED
RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION:
(1) EDUCATION OF THE DISABLED - PART C.
(2) LSTA - LIBRARY GRANTS.
(3) THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL AID.
(4) EMERGENCY IMMIGRATION EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
(5) EDUCATION OF THE DISABLED - PART D.
(6) HOMELESS ADULT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(7) SEVERELY HANDICAPPED.
(8) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENTS TO LOCAL EDUCATION
AGENCIES.
(E) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.--THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
(1) FEDERAL WATER RESOURCES PLANNING ACT.
(2) FLOOD CONTROL PAYMENTS.
(3) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ACT - INVENTORY OF
PROGRAMS.
(F) DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS.--THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS:
(1) SHARE LOAN PROGRAM.
(2) (RESERVED).
(G) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.--THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED
RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION:
(1) CAPITAL ASSISTANCE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS.
(2) RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE.
(3) RIDESHARING/VAN POOL PROGRAM - ACQUISITION.
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(H) PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.--THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:
(1) RECEIPTS FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - DISASTER RELIEF -
DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS.
(2) (RESERVED).
(I) PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION.--THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION:
(1) FEDERAL GRANT - NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
(2) (RESERVED).
(J) EXECUTIVE OFFICES.--THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT
ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
(1) RETIRED EMPLOYEES MEDICARE PART D.
(2) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE.
(3) JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE.
(4) EARLY RETIREE REINSURANCE PROGRAM.
SECTION 1934-A. FUND TRANSFERS.
(A) TRANSFER TO LOTTERY FUND.--FROM MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE
MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM FUND, $100,000,000 SHALL BE
TRANSFERRED TO THE STATE LOTTERY FUND.
(B) TRANSFER TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FUND.--FROM MONEY
RECEIVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE III OF THE ACT OF MARCH
4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971,
$3,016,000 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
FUND.
(C) WELL PLUGGING RESTRICTED REVENUE ACCOUNT.--FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026, A TOTAL OF $15,000,000 MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
WELL PLUGGING RESTRICTED REVENUE ACCOUNT FROM A COMBINATION OF
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THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE WASTE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACCOUNT.
(2) THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS INCENTIVE FUND.
(3) THE USED TIRE PILE REMEDIATION ACCOUNT.
(4) THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT ACCOUNT.
(D) TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND.--
(1) DURING THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR, $670,000,000 SHALL
BE TRANSFERRED FROM AMOUNTS AVAILABLE IN SPECIAL FUNDS AND
RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS TO THE GENERAL FUND. THE TRANSFERS UNDER
THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
(I) THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET SHALL TRANSMIT TO
THE STATE TREASURER A LIST OF AMOUNTS TO BE TRANSFERRED
FROM SPECIAL FUNDS AND RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS TO THE GENERAL
FUND.
(II) NO MONEY MAY BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE FUND
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1701-A.
(III) UPON RECEIPT OF THE LIST UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH
(I), THE STATE TREASURER SHALL CAUSE THE TRANSFERS UNDER
PARAGRAPH (1) TO OCCUR.
(2) (RESERVED).
(E) TRANSFER TO THE TOURISM PROMOTION FUND.--FROM MONEY IN
THE STATE GAMING FUND, $50,000,000 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
TOURISM PROMOTION FUND. MONEY TRANSFERRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION
IS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TO BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(1) NO LESS THAN $10,000,000 TO A DESIGNATED TOURISM
PROMOTION AGENCY LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS THAT
HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO MANAGE AND ORGANIZE A PROFESSIONAL
SPORTS LEAGUE DRAFT EVENT.
(2) PROMOTION AND MARKETING OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF
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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
(3) PLANNING, OPERATION, SAFETY, SECURITY OR EXECUTION
OF EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, OR THE COMPLETION OF INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS RELATED TO THE CELEBRATION.
(4) PLANNING, OPERATION, SAFETY, SECURITY OR EXECUTION
OF EVENTS TO OCCUR IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026 LOCATED WITHIN THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 47. ABROGATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE ABROGATION
UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) IS NECESSARY TO BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION TO
ENSURE THAT REVENUE IS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA AND TO IMPLEMENT THE ACT OF , 2025 (P.L. ,
NO. ), KNOWN AS THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2025.
(2) THE PROVISIONS OF 25 PA. CODE CH. 145 SUBCH. E
(RELATING TO CO2 BUDGET TRADING PROGRAM) ARE ABROGATED.
SECTION 48. REPEALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEALS UNDER
PARAGRAPHS (2) AND (3) ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
ADDITION OF SECTIONS 210-D, 211-D, 212-D, 213-D AND 214-D OF
THE ACT.
(2) ARTICLE IX-A OF THE ACT OF MAY 17, 1921 (P.L.789,
NO.285), KNOWN AS THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ACT OF 1921, IS
REPEALED.
(3) ARTICLE XV-B OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177,
NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929, IS
REPEALED.
(3.1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL
UNDER PARAGRAPH (3.2) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION
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OF SECTION 210-D OF THE ACT.
(3.2) SECTION 731(C) OF THE ACT OF MARCH 20, 2002
(P.L.154, NO.13), KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL CARE AVAILABILITY AND
REDUCTION OF ERROR (MCARE) ACT, IS REPEALED.
(4) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (5) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
ARTICLE XVI-W.1.
(5) ARTICLE XIX-G OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6,
NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, IS REPEALED.
(6) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (7) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1752-A.2 OF THE ACT.
(7) SECTION 1308(B)(4) OF THE ACT OF JUNE 27, 2006 (1ST
SP.SESS., P.L.1873, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT,
IS REPEALED INSOFAR AS IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE ADDITION
OF SECTION 1752-A.2 OF THE ACT.
(8) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (9) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1712-E(A)(7) OF THE ACT.
(9) SECTION 902(C)(4) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 17, 2016
(P.L.84, NO.16), KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT, IS
REPEALED INSOFAR AS IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1712-E(A)(7) OF THE ACT.
(10) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (11) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE AMENDMENT OF
SECTION 1753.2-E(B.1) OF THE ACT.
(11) SECTION 3(1) OF THE ACT OF JULY 17, 2024 (P.L.813,
NO.68), KNOWN AS THE SOLAR FOR SCHOOLS ACT, IS REPEALED.
(12) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEALS
UNDER PARAGRAPH (13) ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION
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OF SECTION 1799.11-E OF THE ACT.
(13) THE PROVISIONS OF 42 PA.C.S. §§ 9799.35(D) AND
9799.69(D) ARE REPEALED INSOFAR AS THEY ARE INCONSISTENT WITH
THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1799.11-E OF THE ACT.
(14) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (15) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1919(6) OF THE ACT.
(15) SECTION 4(1) OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER 11, 1984
(P.L.906, NO.179), KNOWN AS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR NONURBAN COUNTIES AND CERTAIN
OTHER MUNICIPALITIES, IS REPEALED INSOFAR AS IT INCONSISTENT
WITH THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1919(6).
(16) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (17) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1931-A OF THE ACT.
(17) THE PROVISIONS OF 3 PA.C.S. § 4616 ARE REPEALED
INSOFAR AS THEY ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE ADDITION OF SECTION
1931-A OF THE ACT.
SECTION 49. CONTINUATION IS AS FOLLOWS:
(1) ORDERS, REGULATIONS, RULES AND DECISIONS WHICH WERE
ISSUED, PROMULGATED OR MADE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL
LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION UNDER THE ACT OF
MARCH 20, 2002 (P.L.154, NO.13), KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL CARE
AVAILABILITY AND REDUCTION OF ERROR (MCARE) ACT, IN
CONNECTION WITH SUBCHAPTER C OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT,
AND WHICH ARE IN EFFECT ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SECTION, SHALL REMAIN APPLICABLE AND IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
UNTIL MODIFIED OR TERMINATED.
(2) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO ADMINISTRATION AND
CONSTRUCTION:
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(I) ACTIVITIES INITIATED UNDER SUBCHAPTER C OF
CHAPTER 7 OF THE MCARE ACT SHALL CONTINUE AND REMAIN IN
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
(II) INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED AND CONTRACTS ENTERED
INTO BY THE PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS SECTION ARE NOT AFFECTED NOR IMPAIRED BY THE
AMENDMENT OF SECTION 201-D, THE AMENDMENT OR ADDITION OF
THE DEFINITIONS "BOARD," HEALTH CARE PROVIDER,"
"INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ACT," "JOINT UNDERWRITING
ASSOCIATION" AND "PLAN" AND THE AMENDMENT OR ADDITION OF
SECTIONS 207-D, 208-D, 209-D, 210-D, 211-D, 212-D, 213-D,
214-D, 215-D AND 216-D.
(3) THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XVI-V.1 OF THE ACT IS A
CONTINUATION OF THE FORMER ACT OF JULY 7, 2017 (P.L.285,
NO.14), KNOWN AS THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL ACT.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN ARTICLE XVI-V.1 OF THE ACT,
ALL ACTIVITIES INITIATED UNDER THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY
COUNCIL ACT SHALL CONTINUE AND REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT AND MAY BE COMPLETED UNDER ARTICLE XVI-V.1 OF THE ACT.
ORDERS, REGULATIONS, RULES AND DECISIONS WHICH WERE MADE
UNDER THE RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL ACT AND WHICH ARE IN
EFFECT ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION SHALL REMAIN IN
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REVOKED, VACATED OR MODIFIED
UNDER ARTICLE XVI-V.1 OF THE ACT. CONTRACTS, OBLIGATIONS AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO UNDER THE RARE
DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL ACT ARE NOT AFFECTED NOR IMPAIRED BY
THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XVI-V.1 OF THE ACT.
(4) THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XVI-W.1 IS A CONTINUATION OF
ARTICLE XIX-G OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2),
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KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
PROVIDED IN ARTICLE XVI-W.1, ALL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TAX
CREDITS, INITIATED UNDER ARTICLE XIX-G OF THE TAX REFORM CODE
OF 1971 SHALL CONTINUE AND REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AND MAY BE COMPLETED UNDER ARTICLE XVI-W.1. ORDERS,
REGULATIONS, RULES AND DECISIONS WHICH WERE MADE UNDER
ARTICLE XIX-G OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 AND WHICH ARE IN
EFFECT ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION SHALL REMAIN IN
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REVOKED, VACATED OR MODIFIED
UNDER ARTICLE XVI-W.1. CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS ENTERED INTO
UNDER ARTICLE XIX-G OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 ARE NOT
AFFECTED NOR IMPAIRED BY THE REPEAL OF ARTICLE XIX-G OF THE
TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
SECTION 50. THE REENACTMENT AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1723-
A.1(B) SHALL APPLY RETROACTIVELY TO JUNE 30, 2025.
SECTION 51. THIS ACT SHALL APPLY AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE ADDITION OF SECTIONS 216(A), (B), (C), (D), (E)
AND (F) SHALL APPLY TO TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER
31, 2024.
(2) THE ADDITION OF SECTION 217 OF THE ACT SHALL APPLY
RETROACTIVELY TO TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2024.
SECTION 52. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60
DAYS:
(I) THE AMENDMENT, ADDITION OR REPEAL OF SECTIONS
201-D, 202-D, 207-D, 210-D, 211-D, 212-D, 213-D, 214-D,
215-D AND 216-D(B) OF THE ACT.
(II) SECTION 49(1) AND (2) OF THIS ACT.
(2) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT
IMMEDIATELY.
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