Appropriations Committee

Senator Scott Martin, Chair

Appropriations Committee

Senator Scott Martin, Chair
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education
March 5, 2026

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Education

Senate Appropriations Committee members highlighted concerns about potential cuts to cyber charter schools, unfilled seats for pre-K programs, and ways to boost student achievement statewide during a budget hearing with the Department of Education today.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Public Utility Commission, State University Presidents
March 3, 2026

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Public Utility Commission, State University Presidents

Senate Appropriations Committee members used today’s budget hearings with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and presidents of several universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to highlight the negative impacts of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s energy policies, and ways to strengthen post‑secondary educational institutions.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Transportation
March 2, 2026

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Transportation

Serious concerns were raised about PennDOT’s questionable management of public transit and infrastructure projects during a budget hearing with the Senate Appropriations Committee today, with lawmakers pressing the agency not only on project oversight but also on the growth of funding held in certain accounts and the lack of transparency surrounding how those dollars are being spent.  [Read More]

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of General Services, PA State Police
February 24, 2026

Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of General Services, PA State Police

The cost of security upgrades for Gov. Shapiro’s private residence and his use of the State Police and other taxpayer-funded resources were scrutinized by members of the Senate Appropriations Committee during budget hearings with the Department of General Services and the Pennsylvania State Police today.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 116, SB 256, SB 704, SB 712, SB 782, SB 974, SB 1014, HB 538 and HB 710
February 2, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 116, SB 256, SB 704, SB 712, SB 782, SB 974, SB 1014, HB 538 and HB 710

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 274 and HB 1615
December 8, 2025

Meeting to consider HB 274 and HB 1615

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 614, SB 743, SB 997, SB 1020, SB 1058 and SB 1070
November 14, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 614, SB 743, SB 997, SB 1020, SB 1058 and SB 1070

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 416 and HB 1421
November 12, 2025

Meeting to consider HB 416 and HB 1421

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider HB 416, HB 749 and HB 1332
November 11, 2025

Meeting to consider HB 416, HB 749 and HB 1332

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 848, SB 862, SB 867, SB 871, SB 971, SB 972, SB 975, SB 993, SB 1036, SB 1078 and HB1651
October 27, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 848, SB 862, SB 867, SB 871, SB 971, SB 972, SB 975, SB 993, SB 1036, SB 1078 and HB1651

Senate Appropriations Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room  [Read More]

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