SB474

Providing for zero-based budgeting relating to the Commonwealth's budget review.

Introduced·3/19/25

Pennsylvania SB474 mandates zero-based budgeting for state agencies, requiring a comprehensive review of all activities and expenditures.

Pennsylvania SB474, the Commonwealth Zero-Based Budgeting Act, requires the Secretary of the Budget to subject every program in state government to zero-based budget review no less often than once every five years. This act mandates a thorough review of each activity within state agencies, including a description of the activity, a justification for its existence, and an estimate of potential adverse impacts if discontinued.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

11:30 AM

Finance (s) Hearing

History

Oct 6, 2025

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Reported as amended

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

First consideration