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PA SB1168

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Hughes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $98,102,000 in state funds from the General Fund restricted revenue account to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for fiscal year 2026-2027

  • Allocates $5,383,000 in federal funds for "Natural Gas Pipeline Safety" to enforce Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act regulations

  • Covers salaries, wages, and operational expenses for the PUC, including the chairman, commissioners, and Bureau of Safety and Enforcement

  • Prohibits utilities from receiving reimbursement for any federal funds the PUC receives under these appropriations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, or immediately upon enactment, whichever is later

Legislative Description

Making appropriations from a restricted revenue account within the General Fund and from Federal augmentation funds to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/24/2026

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