2020-21 State Budget
This year, the Governor has again proposed a responsible budget that invests in important programs and highlights policy changes that can benefit the lives of every Pennsylvanian. The combination of policy and funding outlined includes many of the items our caucus has been talking about for the past several months. Take a look below to learn more about the 2020-21 State Budget!
Highlights of 2020-21 Interim Budget and CARES Funding
Budget Documents
Enacted Budget (Final)
(Signed by Governor Tom Wolf, November 23, 2020)
2020-21 Enacted Budget Line Item Appropriations.pdf (PDF)
2020-21 Mid-Year Briefing (PDF)
Enacted Budget (Interim) (Signed by Governor Tom Wolf, May 29, 2020)
2020-21 Enacted Budget Line-Item Appropriations (Interim Budget) (PDF)
2020-21 Proposed Budget (Introduced by Governor Tom Wolf, February 4, 2020)
Budget News
Senator Muth: Why I voted ‘NO’ on Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 Supplemental Budget
Harrisburg, PA − November 24, 2020 − State Senator Katie Muth (D - Chester, Montgomery, Berks) voted against the nearly $11 billion supplemental budget shortly before 8 pm on Friday evening. The partial spending plan completed the current year’s $36.5 billion...
Senator Boscola Votes Against State Budget Bill
BETHLEHEM, November 20, 2020 — State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement on her decision to vote against the state budget bill: “I voted against the budget. I do not often do this, but this budget is wrong....
Senator Kearney Votes Against State Budget
HARRISBURG (November 20, 2020) – Senator Tim Kearney (D – Delaware/Chester) joined 17 other members of the Pennsylvania Senate in voting against the 2020-21 state budget. During his remarks on Friday evening, Kearney explained his decision to vote against the budget:...
Sen. Brewster Votes for State Budget Bill
McKeesport – November 20, 2020 – State Senator Jim Brewster today issued the following statement on the final 2020-21 state budget: “With the dire impact of the pandemic as the backdrop, I am pleased that the legislature was able to hold the line on taxes while fully...
Sen. Blake Statement on Passage of Final 2020-21 State Budget
HARRISBURG, November 20, 2020 – State Sen. John Blake (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today released the following statement regarding passage of a $35 billion state budget which accounts for the final seven months of the fiscal year that were not addressed in May. The...
Senator Collett Reacts to Pennsylvania’s 2020-21 Supplemental Budget
Harrisburg, Pa. - November 20, 2020 — Tonight, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed SB 1350 and HB 2536, the 2020-2021 Supplemental Budget, and will be sending them on to Governor Wolf for enactment. Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) voted against the...
Budget Videos
Sen. Haywood Remarks on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Budget
Sen. Hughes Comments on Budget Address
Senator Collett’s Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Senator Farnese Response on Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address
Senator John Blake Responsed to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
Senator Costa’s Response to Governor Wolf’s 2020-21 Budget Address
2020-21 Budget Address
Budget Address Highlights
2020-21 Budget Hearings
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
10:00 am – Independent Fiscal Office
1:00 pm – Department of Revenue/Lottery
3:00 pm – Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
10:00 am – Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
1:00 pm – Department of Corrections/Board of Probation and Parole
3:00 pm – Pennsylvania Board of Pardons
Thursday, February 20, 2020
10:00 am – PA State System of Higher Education
1:00 pm – Department of State
3:00 pm – Attorney General
Monday, February 24, 2020
10:00 am – Department of Labor & Industry
1:00 pm – Auditor General
3:00 pm – Department of Aging
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
10:00 am – PA Liquor Control Board
1:00 pm – Department of Transportation
3:00 pm – Pennsylvania Treasury Department
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
10:00 am – Department of Human Services
3:00 pm – Department of Health
Thursday, February 27, 2020
10:00 am – Department of Education
3:00 pm – Department of Community & Economic Development
Monday, March 2, 2020
10:00 am – Department of Agriculture
1:00 pm – University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
3:00 pm – Penn State University Ag. Research & Ag. Extension
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
10:00 am – State-Related Universities
1:00 pm – Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
3:00 pm – Penn College of Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College & Community Colleges
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
10:00 am – Department of Environmental Protection
1:00 pm – PA Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association
3:00 pm – Budget Secretary/Governor’s Executive Office