HB 1609

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for essential service payments during budget impasse.

In committee Last action June 16, 2025: Referred to Appropriations

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 9

Prime sponsor: Marla Brown
Cosponsors (8): Abigail Salisbury, Charity Krupa, Gary Day, Jill Cooper, Joe Emrick, Keith Harris, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst

Status

In committee as of June 16, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
June 16, 2025	House	Referred to Appropriations

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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