SB134

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for spending limitations.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB134 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit state spending.

Pennsylvania SB134 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to limit spending. The amendment would set a spending limit for each fiscal year, adjusted based on personal income or inflation and population changes. Exceptions to this limit can be made for declared emergencies or with a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly, either in response to a governor's request or independently. The amendment requires approval through two separate legislative sessions and a vote by the qualified electors of Pennsylvania.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government