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PA SB1168
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Hughes
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AI Summary
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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
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Allocates $5,383,000 in federal funds for "Natural Gas Pipeline Safety" to enforce Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act regulations
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Covers salaries, wages, and operational expenses for the PUC, including the chairman, commissioners, and Bureau of Safety and Enforcement
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Prohibits utilities from receiving reimbursement for any federal funds the PUC receives under these appropriations
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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