Pennsylvania HB2007 allocates $62 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to address emergencies and revenue shortfalls.

Pennsylvania HB2007 amends the Fiscal Code to allow the Governor to request appropriations from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund for emergencies or economic downturns. The General Assembly can approve these appropriations with a two-thirds vote. The bill mandates a $62 million transfer from the fund by November 1, 2025, to address the loss of federal SNAP benefits. This includes $50 million for food banks, $10 million for senior citizen assistance, and $2 million for administration and advertising.

Pennsylvania HB2007 allocates $62 million from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to address emergencies and revenue shortfalls.

Pennsylvania HB2007 amends the Fiscal Code to allow the Governor to request appropriations from the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund for emergencies or economic downturns. The General Assembly can approve these appropriations with a two-thirds vote. The bill mandates a $62 million transfer from the fund by November 1, 2025, to address the loss of federal SNAP benefits. This includes $50 million for food banks, $10 million for senior citizen assistance, and $2 million for administration and advertising.