Legislative Update

Sep 5, 2023, 07:00 AM by Peter N. Calcara

Getting Pennsylvania’s budget to the governor took an unexpected detour this summer. Although the spending plan was approved in both chambers by July 5, it was not signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro until Aug. 3, 2023. Find out what happened and what’s included in the fiscal year budget.

Aug 31, 2023, 10:44 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pa. Senate Returns to Finish State Budget; PICPA Lobbies Congress for Estimated Tax Payment Relief; Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Freedom Act; and more.

Aug 4, 2023, 09:42 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Gov. Shapiro Signs $45.5 Billion Pa. Spending Plan; PICPA Legislative Update Webinar; Pennsylvania Expands Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program; and more.

Jul 14, 2023, 11:50 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pa. Budget Stalemate Drags into Second Week; Cyber Charter Reform Bill Passes Pennsylvania House; Legislation Would Repeal Pa. Sales Tax Prepayment; and more.

Jul 7, 2023, 10:21 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: $45.5 Billion Pa. Spending Plan Approved but on Hold; Pennsylvania Lawmakers, Shapiro Have Unfinished Budget Business; Pa. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Reform Measure Awaits Signatures; and more.

Jun 30, 2023, 10:39 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pa. Lawmakers Work through Weekend to Nail Down Budget; Pat Browne as Secretary of Revenue Is Official; Pennsylvania House Finance Committee Ready to Move on Tax Bills; and more.

Jun 23, 2023, 10:48 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: PICPA Urges Lawmakers to Approve SALT Cap Workaround; Pa. Senate Committee Advances Grantor Trust Legislation; Tax Credit, Minimum Wage Increase Approved by Pennsylvania House; and more.

Jun 16, 2023, 11:11 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pennsylvania House Approves Package of Tax Credits; Cell Phone Services Tax Repeal Heads to Pa. Senate; PICPA Issues Comment Letter on Professional Conduct Standards; and more.

Jun 13, 2023, 16:36 PM by Peter N. Calcara, vice president, PICPA government relations

Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his first state budget to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on March 7. In his presentation, Shapiro outlined his plans to make Pennsylvania communities safer and healthier, and to create opportunity and build an economy that works for all.

Jun 9, 2023, 10:45 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: $46 Billion Spending Plan Clears Pennsylvania House; Goodwill, Depletion Measures Clear Pa. Senate Committee; Pa. Tax Relief Measures Get Committee Approval; and more.