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PA SB1174
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Hughes
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AI Summary
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Authorizes a total capital budget of approximately $37 billion for fiscal year 2026-2027, with the largest allocations being $32.3 billion for public improvements, $2.6 billion for transportation assistance, $1 billion for critical infrastructure investment, and $917 million for furniture and equipment
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Funds extensive Department of Conservation and Natural Resources projects including $60 million for Shikellamy State Park dam replacement, $50 million for Farm Show Complex improvements, $45 million for Moraine State Park improvements, and $37.5 million each for Delaware Canal State Park and Parker Dam State Park
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Allocates approximately $800 million for State System of Higher Education campus infrastructure, including $75 million for West Chester University's FH Green Library, $45 million for Indiana University's Academic Commons replacement, and student housing projects across multiple universities
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Provides $163 million for Pennsylvania State Police Academy rehabilitation, $90.5 million for a new Central Pennsylvania forensic laboratory, and funds for five additional regional forensic laboratories
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Invests over $1 billion in Department of Transportation county maintenance facilities statewide, including security upgrades, winter material storage buildings, vehicle wash facilities, and driver licensing centers
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Allocates $987.9 million for Philadelphia Regional Port Authority projects including $244 million for container capacity development, $260 million for general improvements, and $137.5 million for berth development
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Provides $126 million for veterans homes improvements statewide and approximately $200 million for National Guard readiness center renovations across multiple counties
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Authorizes $208.9 million for Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects including dam rehabilitations, fish hatchery improvements, and boat access facilities throughout the Commonwealth
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Establishes $1 billion in critical infrastructure investment funding for schools, local educational institutions, and local government units for site preparation, construction, renovation, and hazardous materials abatement
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Sets maximum debt term at 30 years with estimated useful life periods of 30 years for public improvements, 10 years for furniture and equipment, and 12-30 years for various transportation projects
Legislative Description
Providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, flood control projects, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects and Manufacturing Fund projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making appropriations.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
2/24/2026