Jun. 28, 2015
HARRISBURG – The state House on Saturday passed
House Bill 1192, the primary budget legislation for fiscal year 2015-16, according to state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township). The bill may now be taken up by the state Senate, which anticipates a vote on final passage this Tuesday, the final day of the current fiscal year.
The budget includes no tax increases or new taxes while again supporting Pennsylvania’s public schools with historic levels of basic education funding. Hahn issued the following statement after passage of House Bill 1192:
“On Saturday, the House passed to the state Senate legislation that continues the responsible spending practices that have Pennsylvania’s economy moving in the right direction. House Bill 1192 makes another record-setting investment in basic education funding without the need for tax increases or new taxes. It also supports, and in many cases, expands funding for essential services.
“This budget proposal significantly increases support for insurance programs and services. More than 15,000 additional children would be covered by CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), and more than 4,200 additional senior citizens, and more than 2,000 individuals with physical disabilities will be added to the rolls through program expansion.
“As a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, I applaud $23 million in new funding (a more than 18 percent increase for the Department of Agriculture) for Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. With the threat posed by avian flu, I appreciate the priority placed on agriculture research to address poultry farmers’ concerns.
“I know my colleagues in the Senate will act quickly on this legislation, starting tonight (Sunday). It can then be passed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk on time so we can avoid a government shutdown.”
Representative Marcia Hahn
138th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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