This bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 by adding a new section regarding budget enactment procedures. Specifically, it stipulates that if a general appropriation bill is not enacted by the last day of a fiscal year for the subsequent fiscal year, the General Assembly must remain in session every weekday, excluding official State holidays, until the general appropriation bill is enacted.
The intent of this amendment is to ensure that the budget process is completed in a timely manner, preventing any gaps in funding for the Commonwealth. The bill emphasizes the importance of legislative action on budgetary matters and aims to maintain continuous legislative oversight until a budget is approved. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.
Statutes/Laws affected: Printer's No. 3356 (May 06, 2026): P.L.177, No.175