HARRISBURG, PA – Today, the House Rules Committee and the House Appropriations Committee voted down HB 257 and SB 160, respectively. Passed in the Senate yesterday evening, these bills represented unserious and unagreed-to budget proposals that were roundly condemned by the House Majority Caucus and Governor Shapiro.
Senators Costa and Hughes spoke forcefully against this exercise in futility yesterday, and all Senate Democrats voted against both bills.
In keeping with their calls to finish and pass a successful 2025-26 budget, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa and Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Vincent Hughes release the following statement:
“Today, the House of Representatives stayed true to its word and quickly voted down the Senate Republicans’ absurd budget and transit proposals. The Senate Democratic Caucus has said time and again that all 23 of us are ready to vote yes on a permanent, sustainable funding solution for Pennsylvania’s public transit systems and transportation infrastructure, and a budget that meaningfully delivers education, healthcare, and jobs for every Pennsylvanian. We continue to urge our Republican colleagues to negotiate with us in good faith and bring the 2025-26 budget process to a close. Now is the time to get this budget process done.”
Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats’ commitment to every Pennsylvanian here.