See other bills
under the
same topic
SENATE AMENDED
PRIOR PRINTER'S NOS. 2722, 3731
PRINTER'S NO. 3810
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1929
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY MARSICO, DELOZIER, STEPHENS, CORBIN, MILLARD,
BARRAR, CUTLER, CHARLTON, DRISCOLL, SCHWEYER, RYAN, DEAN,
PASHINSKI, TOOHIL, JAMES, PICKETT, WARD, B. O'NEILL, HILL-
EVANS, EVERETT, PYLE, KEEFER, SAYLOR, ORTITAY, READSHAW,
DEASY, KNOWLES, BARBIN, JOZWIAK, CORR, M. QUINN, KLUNK,
WHITE, PHILLIPS-HILL, NESBIT, A. HARRIS, GILLEN, CALTAGIRONE,
WATSON AND DAVIS, NOVEMBER 17, 2017
SENATOR BROWNE, APPROPRIATIONS, IN SENATE, RE-REPORTED AS
AMENDED, JUNE 22, 2018
AN ACT
Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), entitled,
as amended, "An act relating to the finances of the State
government; providing for cancer control, prevention and
research, for ambulatory surgical center data collection and
for the Joint Underwriting Association, providing for the
settlement, assessment, collection, and lien of taxes, bonus,
and all other accounts due the Commonwealth, the collection
and recovery of fees and other money or property due or
belonging to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof,
including escheated property and the proceeds of its sale,
the custody and disbursement or other disposition of funds
and securities belonging to or in the possession of the
Commonwealth, and the settlement of claims against the
Commonwealth, the resettlement of accounts and appeals to the
courts, refunds of moneys erroneously paid to the
Commonwealth, auditing the accounts of the Commonwealth and
all agencies thereof, of all public officers collecting
moneys payable to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof,
and all receipts of appropriations from the Commonwealth,
authorizing the Commonwealth to issue tax anticipation notes
to defray current expenses, implementing the provisions of
section 7(a) of Article VIII of the Constitution of
Pennsylvania authorizing and restricting the incurring of
certain debt and imposing penalties; affecting every
department, board, commission, and officer of the State
government, every political subdivision of the State, and
certain officers of such subdivisions, every person,
<--
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
association, and corporation required to pay, assess, or
collect taxes, or to make returns or reports under the laws
imposing taxes for State purposes, or to pay license fees or
other moneys to the Commonwealth, or any agency thereof,
every State depository and every debtor or creditor of the
Commonwealth," in First Chance Trust Fund, further providing
for use of fund.
AMENDING THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.343, NO.176), ENTITLED,
AS AMENDED, "AN ACT RELATING TO THE FINANCES OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR CANCER CONTROL, PREVENTION AND
RESEARCH, FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER DATA COLLECTION AND
FOR THE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, PROVIDING FOR THE
SETTLEMENT, ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND LIEN OF TAXES, BONUS,
AND ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS DUE THE COMMONWEALTH, THE COLLECTION
AND RECOVERY OF FEES AND OTHER MONEY OR PROPERTY DUE OR
BELONGING TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
INCLUDING ESCHEATED PROPERTY AND THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SALE,
THE CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
AND SECURITIES BELONGING TO OR IN THE POSSESSION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH, AND THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE
COMMONWEALTH, THE RESETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND APPEALS TO THE
COURTS, REFUNDS OF MONEYS ERRONEOUSLY PAID TO THE
COMMONWEALTH, AUDITING THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH AND
ALL AGENCIES THEREOF, OF ALL PUBLIC OFFICERS COLLECTING
MONEYS PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
AND ALL RECEIPTS OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH,
AUTHORIZING THE COMMONWEALTH TO ISSUE TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES
TO DEFRAY CURRENT EXPENSES, IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 7(A) OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING AND RESTRICTING THE INCURRING OF
CERTAIN DEBT AND IMPOSING PENALTIES; AFFECTING EVERY
DEPARTMENT, BOARD, COMMISSION, AND OFFICER OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT, EVERY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AND
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SUCH SUBDIVISIONS, EVERY PERSON,
ASSOCIATION, AND CORPORATION REQUIRED TO PAY, ASSESS, OR
COLLECT TAXES, OR TO MAKE RETURNS OR REPORTS UNDER THE LAWS
IMPOSING TAXES FOR STATE PURPOSES, OR TO PAY LICENSE FEES OR
OTHER MONEYS TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
EVERY STATE DEPOSITORY AND EVERY DEBTOR OR CREDITOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH," IMPLEMENTING THE 2018-2019 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET
AND INSTITUTING FUTURE BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR TITLE OF ACT;
IN CIGARETTE SALES AND LICENSING;
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PREEMPTION;
IN TREASURY DEPARTMENT:
PROVIDING FOR KEYSTONE SCHOLARS GRANT PROGRAM;
IN DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY HELD BY BUSINESS
ASSOCIATIONS;
IN PROCEDURE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY FROM THE STATE
TREASURY:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS AND
ENFORCEMENT;
IN CAPITAL FACILITIES:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRMS;
IN TAX CREDITS:
20170HB1929PN3810 - 2 -
<--
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;
IN BUSINESS IN OUR SITES PROGRAM ACCOUNT:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR TRANSFERS OF FUNDS; PROVIDING
FOR PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE;
IN SPECIAL FUNDS:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR BUDGET STABILIZATION RESERVE
FUND FUNDING AND FOR OTHER GRANTS RELATING TO
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
FUND;
IN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FUNDS:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR USE OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND,
FOR DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PENNSYLVANIA RACE HORSE
DEVELOPMENT FUND AND FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS;
PROVIDING FOR NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND
GRANT AGREEMENTS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR USE OF FIRST
CHANCE TRUST FUND;
IN GENERAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION:
PROVIDING FOR INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE REVENUE
ESTIMATES; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL, FOR
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, FOR
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
INDUSTRY, FOR DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FOR SURCHARGES;
PROVIDING FOR DEPOSIT INTO SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY
FUND AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION
FUND;
IN SCHOOL DISTRICT DEBT REFINANCING BONDS:
FURTHER PROVIDING FOR SINKING FUND CHARGES FOR SCHOOL
BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR REINSTATEMENT OF ITEM VETOES;
REPEALING PROVISIONS RELATING TO 2013-2014 BUDGET
IMPLEMENTATION AND 2013-2014 RESTRICTIONS ON
APPROPRIATIONS FOR FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR
2018-2019 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION AND 2018-2019
RESTRICTIONS ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS;
AND MAKING RELATED REPEALS.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 1754-A.1(c) of the act of April 9, 1929
(P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, added October 30,
2017 (P.L.725, No.44), is amended to read:
Section 1754-A.1. Use of fund.
* * *
(c) Authorization.--The commission [may] shall allocate
revenues from the fund for all of the following purposes:
20170HB1929PN3810 - 3 -
<--
<--
<--
<--
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
(1) Establishing and operating a scholarship program for
students who reside in those regions of this Commonwealth
which have statistically higher high school dropout rates,
incarceration rates or high crime rates as determined by the
commission.
(2) Providing grants to programs that benefit children
who reside in those regions of this Commonwealth which have
statistically higher high school dropout rates, incarceration
rates or high crime rates as determined by the commission.
(3) Providing a scholarship program and grants to
programs that benefit students and children who reside in
those regions of this Commonwealth which have statistically
higher high school dropout rates, incarceration rates or high
crime rates as determined by the commission and who have been
the victims of violent crime or whose parent or guardian was
the victim of a homicide or other violent crime.
(3) IN DETERMINING PREFERENCE FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
OR PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN, THE COMMISSION SHALL
CONSIDER FACTORS INCLUDING THE VICTIMIZATION OF THE STUDENT
OR CHILD, THE RISK FACTORS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE STATEMENT OF
POLICY REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (E) AND THE IMPACT OF CRIME
ON THE STUDENT OR CHILD.
* * *
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
SECTION 1. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES AS
FOLLOWS:
(1) THE INTENT OF THIS ACT IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2018-2019 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET.
(2) THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA CONFERS NUMEROUS
EXPRESS DUTIES UPON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 4 -
<--
<--
<--
<--
<--
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
PASSAGE OF A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE COMMONWEALTH.
(3) SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ADOPT ALL
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT IN THIS
COMMONWEALTH, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOURCE. THE SUPREME COURT
HAS REPEATEDLY AFFIRMED THAT, "IT IS FUNDAMENTAL WITHIN
PENNSYLVANIA'S TRIPARTITE SYSTEM THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ENACTS THE LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THOSE PROGRAMS WHICH THE
STATE PROVIDES FOR ITS CITIZENS AND APPROPRIATES THE FUNDS
NECESSARY FOR THEIR OPERATION."
(4) PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS
EXPLICITLY REQUIRED TO ADOPT A BALANCED COMMONWEALTH BUDGET.
GIVEN THE UNPREDICTABILITY AND POTENTIAL INSUFFICIENCY OF
REVENUE COLLECTIONS, VARIOUS CHANGES IN STATE LAW RELATING TO
SOURCES OF REVENUE, THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE AND THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF STATUTES WHICH IMPACT REVENUE MAY BE
REQUIRED TO DISCHARGE THIS CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATION.
(5) SECTION 11 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRES THE ADOPTION OF A GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ACT THAT EMBRACES "NOTHING BUT APPROPRIATIONS." WHILE ACTUAL
ITEMS OF APPROPRIATION CAN BE CONTAINED IN A GENERAL
APPROPRIATION ACT, THE ACHIEVEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A
COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET INVOLVES MORE THAN SUBJECTS OF
APPROPRIATIONS AND DOLLAR AMOUNTS. ULTIMATELY, THE BUDGET HAS
TO BE BALANCED UNDER SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE
CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA. THIS MAY NECESSITATE CHANGES TO
SOURCES OF FUNDING AND ENACTMENT OF STATUTES TO ACHIEVE FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH THESE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS.
(6) FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS (1), (2),
20170HB1929PN3810 - 5 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(3), (4) AND (5), IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
THROUGH THIS ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
2018-2019 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET.
(7) EVERY PROVISION OF THIS ACT RELATES TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COMMONWEALTH
FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR, ADDRESSING IN VARIOUS WAYS THE FISCAL
OPERATIONS, REVENUES AND POTENTIAL LIABILITIES OF THE
COMMONWEALTH. TO THAT END, THIS ACT IS INTENDED TO IMPLEMENT
THE 2018-2019 COMMONWEALTH BUDGET WITHOUT SPECIFICALLY
APPROPRIATING PUBLIC MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND. THIS ACT
PROVIDES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SPENDING AND MAKES TRANSFERS OR
OTHER CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPACT THE AVAILABILITY OF REVENUE
IN ORDER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE
VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA AND TO IMPLEMENT THE
ACT OF JUNE , 2018 (P.L. , NO.1A), KNOWN AS THE GENERAL
APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018.
SECTION 1.1. THE TITLE OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.343,
NO.176), KNOWN AS THE FISCAL CODE, AMENDED OCTOBER 30, 2017
(P.L.725, NO.44), IS AMENDED TO READ:
AN ACT
RELATING TO THE FINANCES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CANCER CONTROL, PREVENTION AND RESEARCH, FOR AMBULATORY
SURGICAL CENTER DATA COLLECTION [AND], FOR THE JOINT
UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, FOR ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRMS, FOR PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL
ASSURANCE AND FOR REINSTATEMENT OF ITEM VETOES; PROVIDING FOR
THE SETTLEMENT, ASSESSMENT, COLLECTION, AND LIEN OF TAXES,
BONUS, AND ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS DUE THE COMMONWEALTH, THE
COLLECTION AND RECOVERY OF FEES AND OTHER MONEY OR PROPERTY
DUE OR BELONGING TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
20170HB1929PN3810 - 6 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
INCLUDING ESCHEATED PROPERTY AND THE PROCEEDS OF ITS SALE,
THE CUSTODY AND DISBURSEMENT OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
AND SECURITIES BELONGING TO OR IN THE POSSESSION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH, AND THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE
COMMONWEALTH, THE RESETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND APPEALS TO THE
COURTS, REFUNDS OF MONEYS ERRONEOUSLY PAID TO THE
COMMONWEALTH, AUDITING THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH AND
ALL AGENCIES THEREOF, OF ALL PUBLIC OFFICERS COLLECTING
MONEYS PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
AND ALL RECEIPTS OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH,
AUTHORIZING THE COMMONWEALTH TO ISSUE TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES
TO DEFRAY CURRENT EXPENSES, IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 7(A) OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA AUTHORIZING AND RESTRICTING THE INCURRING OF
CERTAIN DEBT AND IMPOSING PENALTIES; AFFECTING EVERY
DEPARTMENT, BOARD, COMMISSION, AND OFFICER OF THE STATE
GOVERNMENT, EVERY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AND
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SUCH SUBDIVISIONS, EVERY PERSON,
ASSOCIATION, AND CORPORATION REQUIRED TO PAY, ASSESS, OR
COLLECT TAXES, OR TO MAKE RETURNS OR REPORTS UNDER THE LAWS
IMPOSING TAXES FOR STATE PURPOSES, OR TO PAY LICENSE FEES OR
OTHER MONEYS TO THE COMMONWEALTH, OR ANY AGENCY THEREOF,
EVERY STATE DEPOSITORY AND EVERY DEBTOR OR CREDITOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 2. SECTION 232-A(B) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 232-A. PREEMPTION.--* * *
(B) THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY ORDINANCE OR
REGULATION ADOPTED BY A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS[.] PRIOR TO JUNE
1, 2018, REGARDING OR AFFECTING THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY
DEALERS LICENSED UNDER THIS ARTICLE. ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS
20170HB1929PN3810 - 7 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ADOPTED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2018, SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT UNLESS REPEALED BY A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS. NOTHING IN
THIS SUBSECTION MAY BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS FROM ENACTING OR AMENDING AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING TOBACCO
PRODUCTS TO BE MAINTAINED BEHIND A COUNTER AND UNDER THE
EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE RETAILER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE RETAILER
PRIOR TO PURCHASE, PROVIDED THAT THE ORDINANCE MAY NOT APPLY TO
RETAIL STORES THAT DERIVE 75% OR MORE OF GROSS REVENUE ON AN
ANNUAL BASIS FROM TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR TO AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT
PROHIBITS MINORS FROM ENTERING.
* * *
SECTION 3. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 312. KEYSTONE SCHOLARS GRANT PROGRAM.--(A) THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM AS PART OF THE
TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND ESTABLISHED
UNDER SECTION 306 OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE
SAVINGS BOND ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE KEYSTONE SCHOLARS GRANT
PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM SHALL BE TO PROMOTE ACCESS
TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH ELIGIBLE
CHILD.
(B) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) NO LATER THAN NINETY DAYS FOLLOWING THE BIRTH OF AN
ELIGIBLE CHILD, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL TRANSMIT
INFORMATION AND RECORD DATA TO THE DEPARTMENT NECESSARY TO
ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND ESTABLISH THE ELIGIBILITY OF EACH
CHILD BORN AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2018. INFORMATION UNDER THIS
SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, RECORD DATA
SUCH AS THE FULL NAME AND RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF THE CHILD'S
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN AND BIRTH DATE OF THE CHILD.
(2) FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF THE INFORMATION UNDER CLAUSE (1),
20170HB1929PN3810 - 8 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY EACH PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF EACH
ELIGIBLE CHILD ABOUT THE PROGRAM.
(3) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE
EXCLUDED FROM THE PROGRAM.
(4) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE THE SECURITY AND
CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE INFORMATION AND RECORD DATA PROVIDED
UNDER CLAUSE (1).
(C) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) THE KEYSTONE SCHOLARS GRANT PROGRAM ACCOUNT IS
ESTABLISHED AS A SEPARATE ACCOUNT WITHIN THE TUITION ACCOUNT
GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND. MONEY CONTAINED IN THIS ACCOUNT
SHALL BE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP
GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN TO PAY FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER
EDUCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ATTENDANCE AT AN ELIGIBLE
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
(2) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) SUBJECT TO SUBCLAUSES (II) AND (III), AT THE END OF EACH
FISCAL YEAR, ASSETS OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS
PROGRAM FUND THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF TEN PER CENTUM OF THE
ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED LIABILITIES OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT
GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE
ACCOUNT.
(II) ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS UNDER THIS CLAUSE MAY NOT EXCEED AN
AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) MULTIPLIED BY THE
NUMBER OF CHILDREN BORN IN THIS COMMONWEALTH IN THE FISCAL YEAR.
(III) AN ALLOCATION UNDER SUBCLAUSE (I) MAY NOT BE MADE IF
THE ALLOCATION WOULD CAUSE THE ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED SURPLUS OF
THE TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM TO FALL BELOW TEN
PER CENTUM OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM'S
ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED LIABILITIES.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 9 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(IV) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO INVEST AND
REINVEST MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER SECTION 307
OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS BOND ACT.
(V) ANNUALLY, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL REPORT TO THE
GOVERNOR, THE CHAIR AND MINORITY CHAIR OF THE APPROPRIATIONS
COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIR AND MINORITY CHAIR OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE
ACTUARIAL STATUS OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS
PROGRAM FUND AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 306(B)(2) OF THE TUITION
ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS BOND ACT.
(VI) THIS CLAUSE SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2029.
(3) MONEY IN THE ACCOUNT SHALL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING GRANTS FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ATTENDANCE AT AN ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION AND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE PROGRAM. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PROGRAM SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE GOVERNOR, THE CHAIR AND
MINORITY CHAIR OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND
THE CHAIR AND MINORITY CHAIR OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE SAME MANNER AS REQUIRED
UNDER CLAUSE (2)(VI).
(4) TO AN ELIGIBLE CHILD FOR WHOM A TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAM
CONTRACT HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO, AND UPON APPLICATION AND THE
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE CHILD'S
ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT AS A STUDENT AT AN ELIGIBLE
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE A
SCHOLARSHIP GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100),
PLUS SUCH INVESTMENT EARNINGS ATTRIBUTED TO THE INITIAL GRANT
AMOUNT SINCE THE BIRTH DATE OF THE ELIGIBLE CHILD AS CALCULATED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES
20170HB1929PN3810 - 10 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDANCE AT AN ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION.
(5) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE PROGRAM ACCOUNT BALANCES
AVAILABLE TO EACH PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF AN ELIGIBLE CHILD
THROUGH A SECURED INTERNET ACCOUNT.
(D) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF MONEY UNDER SUBSECTION
(E), THE STATE TREASURER MAY ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL MATCH OF
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF AN ELIGIBLE CHILD
INTO AN ESTABLISHED GUARANTEED SAVINGS PLAN ACCOUNT UNDER
SECTION 309 OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS
BOND ACT.
(2) SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF MONEY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS
MADE UNDER SUBSECTION (E), THE STATE TREASURER MAY ESTABLISH
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, SUCH AS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, FOR ADDITIONAL
GRANTS FOR AN ELIGIBLE CHILD WITH AN ESTABLISHED GUARANTEED
SAVINGS PLAN ACCOUNT UNDER SECTION 309 OF THE TUITION ACCOUNT
PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS BOND ACT.
(3) MONEY FROM THE TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS
PROGRAM FUND MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES UNDER CLAUSES (1) AND
(2).
(E) NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (C)(2)(III), THE DEPARTMENT
MAY RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ANY PERSON OR LEGAL ENTITY TO THE
ACCOUNT ON BEHALF OF, AND MAKE GRANTS TO, ELIGIBLE CHILDREN TO
PAY FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH
ATTENDANCE AT AN ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
(F) IN ADDITION TO THE DUTIES UNDER SECTION 304 OF THE
TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS BOND ACT, THE BOARD
SHALL CONSIDER, STUDY AND REVIEW THE WORK OF THE PROGRAM, ADVISE
THE DEPARTMENT ON REQUEST AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 11 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROGRAM.
(G) THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS
SECTION SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SUBSECTION
UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"ACCOUNT" SHALL MEAN THE KEYSTONE SCHOLARS GRANT PROGRAM
ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION (C).
"DEPARTMENT" SHALL MEAN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
"ELIGIBLE CHILD" SHALL MEAN AN INDIVIDUAL BORN AFTER DECEMBER
31, 2018, WHO IS:
(1) A RESIDENT OF THIS COMMONWEALTH AT THE TIME OF BIRTH AND
AT THE TIME THAT THE GRANT FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION
EXPENSES IS APPLIED FOR OR RECEIVED; OR
(2) AN ADOPTEE IN RECEIPT OF A VALID DECREE OF ADOPTION
UNDER 23 PA.C.S. ยง 2902 (RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS AND FORM OF
DECREE OF ADOPTION), WHOSE ADOPTING PARENT OR PARENTS WERE
RESIDENTS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH AT THE TIME THE DECREE OF
ADOPTION WAS ENTERED AND WHO IS A RESIDENT AT THE TIME THAT THE
GRANT FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES IS APPLIED FOR OR
RECEIVED .
"ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION" SHALL MEAN A COLLEGE,
UNIVERSITY, VOCATIONAL OR OTHER POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION AS DEFINED BY SECTION 529 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE OF 1986 (PUBLIC LAW 99-514, 26 U.S.C. ยง 529).
"PROGRAM" SHALL MEAN THE KEYSTONE SCHOLARS GRANT PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED UNDER SUBSECTION (A).
"QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES" SHALL MEAN EXPENSES, AS
DEFINED UNDER SECTION 529 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
"TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS BOND ACT" SHALL
MEAN THE ACT OF APRIL 3, 1992 (P.L.28, NO.11), KNOWN AS THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 12 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
"TUITION ACCOUNT PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE SAVINGS BOND ACT."
SECTION 4. SECTION 1301.6 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1301.6. PROPERTY HELD BY BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS.--THE
FOLLOWING PROPERTY HELD OR OWING BY A BUSINESS ASSOCIATION IS
PRESUMED ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED:
1. THE CONSIDERATION PAID FOR A GIFT CERTIFICATE OR GIFT
CARD WHICH HAS REMAINED UNREDEEMED FOR TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE
AFTER ITS REDEMPTION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED OR AFTER THE MINIMUM
PERIOD SPECIFIED IN SECTION 915(C) OF THE CONSUMER CREDIT
PROTECTION ACT (PUBLIC LAW 90-321, 15 U.S.C. ยง 1693L-1(C)),
WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER, OR FOR THREE (3) YEARS OR MORE FROM THE
DATE OF ISSUANCE IF NO REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SPECIFIED. THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS CLAUSE SHALL NOT APPLY TO A QUALIFIED GIFT
CERTIFICATE.
2. ANY CERTIFICATE OF STOCK OR PARTICIPATING RIGHT IN A
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, FOR WHICH A CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN ISSUED OR
IS ISSUABLE BUT HAS NOT BEEN DELIVERED[, WHENEVER THE OWNER
THEREOF HAS NOT CLAIMED OR INDICATED AN INTEREST IN SUCH
PROPERTY WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE DATE PRESCRIBED FOR
DELIVERY OF THE PROPERTY TO THE OWNER.] THREE (3) YEARS AFTER
THE HOLDER HAS LOST CONTACT WITH THE OWNER, UNLESS THE OWNER HAS
WITHIN THAT THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD:
(I) INCREASED OR DECREASED THE PRINCIPAL;
(II) ACCEPTED PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OR INCOME; OR
(III) OTHERWISE INDICATED AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY OR IN
OTHER PROPERTY OF THE OWNER IN THE POSSESSION, CUSTODY OR
CONTROL OF THE HOLDER.
3. ANY SUM DUE AS A DIVIDEND, PROFIT, DISTRIBUTION, PAYMENT
OR DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE OF PRINCIPAL HELD OR OWING BY A BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION[, WHENEVER THE OWNER HAS NOT CLAIMED OR INDICATED AN
20170HB1929PN3810 - 13 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
INTEREST IN SUCH SUM WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE DATE
PRESCRIBED FOR PAYMENT OR DELIVERY.] THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE
HOLDER HAS LOST CONTACT WITH THE OWNER, UNLESS THE OWNER HAS
WITHIN THAT THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD:
(I) INCREASED OR DECREASED THE PRINCIPAL;
(II) ACCEPTED PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OR INCOME; OR
(III) OTHERWISE INDICATED AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY OR IN
OTHER PROPERTY OF THE OWNER IN THE POSSESSION, CUSTODY OR
CONTROL OF THE HOLDER.
4. ANY SUM DUE AS PRINCIPAL OR INTEREST ON THE BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION'S BONDS OR DEBENTURES, OR COUPONS ATTACHED THERETO,
WHENEVER THE OWNER HAS NOT CLAIMED OR INDICATED AN INTEREST IN
SUCH SUM WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE DATE PRESCRIBED FOR
PAYMENT.
5. ANY SUM OR CERTIFICATE OR PARTICIPATING RIGHT DUE BY A
COOPERATIVE TO A PARTICIPATING PATRON, WHENEVER THE OWNER HAS
NOT CLAIMED OR INDICATED AN INTEREST IN SUCH PROPERTY WITHIN
THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE DATE PRESCRIBED FOR PAYMENT OR
DELIVERY.
6. THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLAUSES 2 AND 3, THE DATE ON WHICH
THE HOLDER HAS LOST CONTACT WITH THE OWNER IS:
(A) THE DATE A SECOND CONSECUTIVE COMMUNICATION SENT BY THE
HOLDER BY FIRST CLASS UNITED STATES MAIL TO THE OWNER IS
RETURNED TO THE HOLDER UNDELIVERED BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL
SERVICE; OR
(B) IF THE SECOND COMMUNICATION IS MADE LATER THAN THIRTY
(30) DAYS AFTER THE FIRST COMMUNICATION IS RETURNED, THE DATE
THE FIRST COMMUNICATION IS RETURNED UNDELIVERED TO THE HOLDER BY
THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 14 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(II) IF THE OWNER DOES NOT RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
HOLDER BY UNITED STATES MAIL, THE HOLDER SHALL ATTEMPT TO
CONFIRM THE OWNER'S INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY BY SENDING THE
OWNER AN ELECTRONIC MAIL COMMUNICATION NOT LATER THAN TWO (2)
YEARS AFTER THE OWNER'S LAST INDICATION OF INTEREST IN THE
PROPERTY. IF THE HOLDER RECEIVES NOTIFICATION THAT THE
ELECTRONIC MAIL COMMUNICATION WAS NOT RECEIVED OR IF THE OWNER
DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE ELECTRONIC MAIL COMMUNICATION WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE COMMUNICATION WAS SENT, THE HOLDER
SHALL PROMPTLY ATTEMPT TO CONTACT THE OWNER BY FIRST CLASS
UNITED STATES MAIL. IF THE MAIL IS RETURNED TO THE HOLDER
UNDELIVERED BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, THE HOLDER
SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE LOST CONTACT WITH THE OWNER ON THE DATE
OF THE OWNER'S LAST INDICATION OF INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY.
7. NOTICE TO OWNERS SHALL BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 1301.10A.
SECTION 5. SECTION 1507.1(B.1) OF THE ACT, AMENDED OCTOBER
30, 2017 (P.L.725, NO.44), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1507.1. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS; ENFORCEMENT
ACTIONS.--* * *
(B.1) NOTWITHSTANDING THE ACT OF JANUARY 8, 1960 (1959
P.L.2119, NO.787), KNOWN AS THE "AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT," OR
ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY, THE SUM OF
$30,409,055, RECEIVED FROM A SETTLEMENT DURING THE 2017-2018 OR
2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR, SHALL BE DEEMED FUNDS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
AND SHALL, UPON RECEIPT, BE DEPOSITED INTO THE GENERAL FUND TO
BE EXPENDED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMONWEALTH'S TRUSTEE DUTIES
UNDER SECTION 27 OF ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
* * *
20170HB1929PN3810 - 15 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SECTION 6. SECTIONS 1601-B.1 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1601-B.1. APPLICATIONS.
NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 318 OF THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 9, 1999
(P.L.1, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE CAPITAL FACILITIES DEBT ENABLING
ACT, A REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL PROJECT MAY RECEIVE
FUNDS IF THE PROJECT WAS ITEMIZED IN A CAPITAL PROJECT
ITEMIZATION BILL OR A CAPITAL BUDGET BILL THAT WAS ENACTED MORE
THAN 10 YEARS BEFORE THE DATE THE PROJECT IS APPROVED UNDER
SECTION 318 OF THE CAPITAL FACILITIES DEBT ENABLING ACT,
PROVIDED THAT THE OFFICE OF THE BUDGET RECEIVED AN APPLICATION
OR OTHER WRITTEN FORM OF REQUEST FOR REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT FROM A PROSPECTIVE
APPLICANT DURING THE TIME PERIOD FROM:
(1) JANUARY 9, 2015, THROUGH MAY 18, 2015[.]; OR
(2) JANUARY 29, 2018, THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2018.
SECTION 7. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE XVI-B.2
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRMS
SECTION 1601-B.2. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRM." AN
ENTITY WITH NO EMPLOYEES OR OPERATIONS IN THE ZONE ORGANIZED
SEPARATELY FROM A QUALIFIED BUSINESS OPERATING IN THE FACILITY
OR THE ZONE WHICH IS PRIMARILY IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ENTERTAINERS WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS
NOT LIMITED TO, ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES, ROYALTY MANAGEMENT,
TOURING SERVICES, DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TAX PLANNING AND
COMPLIANCE, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES AND ESTATE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 16 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
PLANNING SERVICES.
"FACILITY." A FACILITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 1902-B OF THE
TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
"MASTER LIST." A MASTER LIST AS DEFINED IN SECTION 1902-B OF
THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
"OPERATING ORGANIZATION." AN OPERATING ORGANIZATION AS
DEFINED IN SECTION 1902-B OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
"QUALIFIED BUSINESS." A QUALIFIED BUSINESS AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 1902-B OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
"TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971." THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6,
NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
"ZONE." A NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ZONE AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 1902-B OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
SECTION 1602-B.2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
FOR PURPOSES OF INCLUSION ON THE MASTER LIST UNDER SECTION
1904-B(A.3)(2) OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, THE FOLLOWING
SHALL APPLY:
(1) IF AN OPERATING ORGANIZATION IS ADVISED THAT AN
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRM HAS THE
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY, UNDER A MANAGEMENT CONTRACT, FOR
COMPLETING REPORTS FOR A QUALIFIED BUSINESS WHICH IS ENGAGED
IN THE ACTIVE CONDUCT OF A TRADE OR BUSINESS IN THE FACILITY
UNDER SECTION 1904-B(A.3)(2) OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971,
AN OPERATING ORGANIZATION MAY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 1904-B(A.3)(2) OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 BY
PROVIDING TO THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY A COPY OF THE RELEVANT
SECTION OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND
OPERATING ORGANIZATION WHICH DOCUMENTS THE NAME, TELEPHONE
NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AT THE
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FIRM WHO HAS
20170HB1929PN3810 - 17 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETING REPORTS FOR A QUALIFIED
BUSINESS.
(2) PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL APPLY ONLY WITH RESPECT TO
QUALIFIED BUSINESSES WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE PROVISION OF
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES IN A FACILITY, SUCH AS
CONCERTS OR OTHER PERFORMANCES.
SECTION 1603-B.2. APPLICABILITY.
THIS ARTICLE SHALL APPLY TO TAX YEARS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER
JANUARY 1, 2018.
SECTION 8. SECTIONS 1604-H AND 1602-K ARE AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1604-H. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
(A) EDUCATIONAL TAX CREDITS.--TAX CREDITS AWARDED UNDER
ARTICLE XVII-F OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN
AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 TO A
BUSINESS FIRM MAKING AN APPROVED CONTRIBUTION TO A SCHOLARSHIP
ORGANIZATION, PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION,
OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION OR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
ORGANIZATION MAY BE USED IN THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH A
COMPLETED APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED BY THE BUSINESS FIRM OR THE
TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE BY THE BUSINESS
FIRM, AS DETERMINED BY THE BUSINESS FIRM.
(B) ENTERTAINMENT ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.--THE
FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROCEDURES UNDER ARTICLE XVII-D, SUBARTICLE E OF THE TAX
REFORM CODE OF 1971 AND NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1777-D(A) OF
THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHALL AWARD TAX CREDITS FOR QUALIFIED
REHEARSAL AND TOUR EXPENSES INCURRED OR TO BE INCURRED
20170HB1929PN3810 - 18 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
RELATED TO 10 TOURS IN THE FISCAL YEAR. TAX CREDITS AWARDED
UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AN ADVANCE AWARD
OF TAX CREDITS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 1777-D(B) OF THE
TAX REFORM OF 1971 AND MAY NOT REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TOURS
THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY AWARD TAX CREDITS TO IN SUCCEEDING
FISCAL YEARS.
(2) IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MAY, IN THE DEPARTMENT'S
DISCRETION, ADVANCE THE AWARD OF TAX CREDITS FOR QUALIFIED
REHEARSAL AND TOUR EXPENSES INCURRED OR TO BE INCURRED
RELATED TO A MAXIMUM OF TWO ADDITIONAL TOURS. TAX CREDITS
AWARDED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE CONSIDERED AN ADVANCE
AWARD OF TAX CREDITS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 1777-D(B) OF
THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
SECTION 1602-K. TRANSFERS OF FUNDS.
THE AUTHORITY SHALL MAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERS:
(1) $50,000,000 FROM THE FIRST INDUSTRIES PROGRAM
ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542(B) (RELATING TO
REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNTS) TO THE BUSINESS IN OUR SITES
PROGRAM ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542(A),
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ANY PLEDGE TO OR AGREEMENT MADE
BY THE AUTHORITY WITH OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF OBLIGEES OF THE
AUTHORITY.
(2) $25,000,000 FROM THE TRUST ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER
64 PA.C.S. ยง 1541 (RELATING TO TRUST ACCOUNTS) FOR THE
BUILDING PENNSYLVANIA PROGRAM TO THE BUSINESS IN OUR SITES
PROGRAM ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542(A),
SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ANY PLEDGE TO OR AGREEMENT MADE
BY THE AUTHORITY WITH OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF OBLIGEES OF THE
AUTHORITY.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 19 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(3) IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, $10,000,000 FROM THE FIRST
INDUSTRIES PROGRAM ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง
1542(B) TO THE BUSINESS IN OUR SITES PROGRAM ACCOUNT
ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542(A), SUBJECT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF ANY PLEDGE TO OR AGREEMENT MADE BY THE
AUTHORITY WITH OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF OBLIGEES OF THE
AUTHORITY.
(4) IN FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, $35,000,000 FROM THE TRUST
ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1541 FOR THE BUILDING
PENNSYLVANIA PROGRAM TO THE BUSINESS IN OUR SITES PROGRAM
ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542(A), SUBJECT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF ANY PLEDGE TO OR AGREEMENT MADE BY THE
AUTHORITY WITH OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF OBLIGEES OF THE
AUTHORITY.
SECTION 9. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE XVI-N
PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE
SECTION 1601-N. SHORT TITLE.
THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE PRIVATE
DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM ACT.
SECTION 1602-N. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY." INCLUDES A COOPERATIVE,
CONDOMINIUM AND PLANNED COMMUNITY WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL BY VIRTUE
OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ANY PORTION OF REAL ESTATE IS OR MAY
BECOME OBLIGATED BY COVENANT, EASEMENT OR AGREEMENT IMPOSED UPON
THE OWNER'S INTEREST TO PAY ANY AMOUNT FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES,
INSURANCE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, IMPROVEMENT, MANAGEMENT,
20170HB1929PN3810 - 20 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ADMINISTRATION OR REGULATION OF ANY PART OF THE REAL ESTATE
OTHER THAN THE PORTION OR INTEREST OWNED SOLELY BY THE
INDIVIDUAL.
"COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION." ANY PERSON OR INCORPORATED
COMMUNITY UNDER 68 PA.C.S. SUBPTS. B (RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS),
C (RELATING TO COOPERATIVES) AND D (RELATING TO PLANNED
COMMUNITIES) OR COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY.
"DEPARTMENT." THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
"ELIGIBLE COST." ANY COST TO BE INCURRED BY AN OWNER
ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM FOR THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,
REHABILITATION OR PERMANENT BREACH OF THE OWNER'S DAM. THE TERM
INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, ENGINEERING FEES, DEMOLITION,
EXCAVATION, RECLAMATION AND RELATED COSTS.
"FUND." THE PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FUND ESTABLISHED
UNDER SECTION 1606-N.
"OWNER." A PERSON WHO OWNS, CONTROLS, OPERATES, MAINTAINS OR
MANAGES A REGULATED PRIVATE DAM IN THIS COMMONWEALTH.
"PERSON." INCLUDES A NATURAL PERSON, PARTNERSHIP,
ASSOCIATION, COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION. THE TERM DOES
NOT INCLUDE AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL
GOVERNMENT OR AN INTERSTATE GOVERNMENT.
"PROGRAM." THE PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1603-N.
"REGULATED PRIVATE DAM." A PRIVATELY OWNED DAM SUBJECT TO
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 11 OF THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 26, 1978
(P.L.1375, NO.325), KNOWN AS THE DAM SAFETY AND ENCROACHMENTS
ACT.
SECTION 1603-N. PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 21 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, IS AUTHORIZED TO
ESTABLISH THE PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS OF REGULATED PRIVATE
DAMS TO MEET ANY PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
PROMULGATED UNDER SECTION 11 OF THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 26, 1978
(P.L.1375, NO.325), KNOWN AS THE DAM SAFETY AND ENCROACHMENTS
ACT, AND ANY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THAT ACT.
(B) FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.--AN OWNER THAT IS ENROLLED IN
THE PROGRAM IS DEEMED TO HAVE MET PROOF OF FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PROMULGATED UNDER SECTION 11 OF THE
DAM SAFETY AND ENCROACHMENTS ACT FOR THE OWNER'S DAM.
(C) ELIGIBILITY.--FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE
PROGRAM SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO AN OWNER PROVIDED THAT THE
OWNER:
(1) DEMONSTRATES COMPLIANCE WITH THE DAM SAFETY AND
ENCROACHMENTS ACT AND THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THAT
ACT, AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, INCLUDING ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORTING, PAYMENT OF
REGISTRATION FEES AND COMPLIANCE WITH AN APPROVED EMERGENCY
ACTION PLAN.
(2) PAYS A ONE-TIME PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FEE OF $1,000 PER
DAM TO THE FUND.
(3) PAYS AN ANNUAL FEE TO THE FUND IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO
1% OF THE BOND AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER PROOF OF FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PROMULGATED UNDER SECTION 11 OF
THE DAM SAFETY AND ENCROACHMENTS ACT.
(D) PROGRAM APPLICATION.--OWNERS SEEKING ASSURANCE UNDER
THIS ARTICLE MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE PROGRAM APPLICATION ON FORMS
PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 22 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
APPLICATION FORM IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONSULT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO DETERMINE OWNER
ELIGIBILITY UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
SECTION 1604-N. REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT.--THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, IS AUTHORIZED TO
ESTABLISH A REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE DAM OWNERS
ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.
(B) LOAN CRITERIA.--THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SHALL ESTABLISH CRITERIA
TO AWARD LOANS UNDER THE REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM. PARTICIPATION
IN THE PROGRAM SHALL BE CONSIDERED COLLATERAL FOR ANY LOANS
AWARDED UNDER THIS SECTION.
(C) LOAN AMOUNTS.--A LOAN AMOUNT UNDER THE PROGRAM MAY NOT
EXCEED 50% OF THE ELIGIBLE COSTS AND MAY NOT EXCEED $500,000.
(D) LOAN APPLICATION.--OWNERS SEEKING PROGRAM LOANS MUST
SUBMIT A COMPLETE LOAN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT. THE LOAN
APPLICATION FORM SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT. THE LOAN
APPLICATION FORM SHALL BE DEVELOPED, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND SHALL INCLUDE ALL OF
THE FOLLOWING:
(1) THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT.
(2) A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT TO BE FUNDED.
(3) A DEMONSTRATED ESTIMATE OF THE ELIGIBLE COSTS OF THE
PROJECT.
(4) ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS THE DEPARTMENT OR
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MAY REQUIRE.
(E) REPAYMENT.--LOANS SHALL HAVE A REPAYMENT PERIOD OF UP TO
10 YEARS.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 23 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(F) INTEREST.--LOAN INTEREST RATES SHALL BE FIXED AT AN
INTEREST RATE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME THE LOAN IS MADE AND SHALL
BE EQUAL TO THE FIVE-YEAR UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE ON THE
DATE THE LOAN IS AWARDED.
(G) FEE.--THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE A LOAN ORIGINATION FEE
NOT TO EXCEED 2.5% OF THE APPROVED LOAN AMOUNT.
(H) PENALTIES.--THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SHALL ESTABLISH
PENALTIES FOR LOAN RECIPIENTS WHO FAIL TO MEET THEIR REPAYMENT
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LOAN TERMS.
SECTION 1605-N. ANNUAL REPORT.
THE DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SHALL PREPARE AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURES MADE
UNDER THIS ARTICLE FOR THE PRECEDING YEAR. THE REPORT SHALL
INCLUDE INFORMATION CONCERNING ALL LOANS MADE TO OWNERS AND LOAN
APPLICATIONS DENIED.
SECTION 1606-N. PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FUND.
(A) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.--THE PRIVATE DAM FINANCIAL
ASSURANCE FUND IS ESTABLISHED AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE
TREASURY. THE FUND SHALL CONSIST OF ALL PAYMENTS AND FEES
COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS ARTICLE AND ALL MONEY
EARNED FROM THE INVESTMENT AND REINVESTMENT OF MONEY IN THE FUND
BY THE STATE TREASURER. THE FUND SHALL BE THE SOLE SOURCE OF
MONEY FOR ANY AND ALL PAYMENTS DUE UNDER OR REQUIRED BY THIS
ARTICLE. THE COMMONWEALTH SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY COST
OR EXPENSE UNDER THIS ARTICLE BEYOND THE AMOUNT DEPOSITED IN THE
FUND, AND THE COMMONWEALTH'S CREDIT IS NOT PLEDGED TO MEET ANY
COST OR EXPENSE PAYABLE FROM THE FUND. MONEY IN THE FUND SHALL
BE PAID OUT UPON WARRANT OF THE STATE TREASURER DRAWN AFTER
20170HB1929PN3810 - 24 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
REQUISITION BY THE DEPARTMENT OR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION. MONEY DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND AND ANY INTEREST IT
ACCRUES ARE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS ARTICLE AND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ENTRY, CORRECTION,
REPAIR, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, MONITORING OR
REMOVAL OF A DAM AS NECESSARY IN RESPONSE TO:
(1) THE FAILURE OF AN OWNER ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM TO
COMPLY WITH THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, NO.325),
KNOWN AS THE DAM SAFETY AND ENCROACHMENTS ACT, OR ANY
REGULATION, PERMIT OR ORDER ISSUED UNDER THAT ACT, WHERE THE
FAILURE OF THE OWNER TO COMPLY CREATES AN UNSAFE CONDITION
UNDER THE DAM SAFETY AND ENCROACHMENTS ACT AND THE
REGULATIONS UNDER THAT ACT; OR
(2) ABANDONMENT OF THE DAM BY AN OWNER ENROLLED IN THE
PROGRAM.
(B) FUND BALANCE AND LOAN PROGRAM.--AT ANY TIME THAT THE
FUND HAS A BALANCE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $1,500,000 AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED THE
NEED FOR AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF $1,500,000 TO CORRECT THE
FAILURE OF OWNERS TO COMPLY WITH THE DAM SAFETY AND
ENCROACHMENTS ACT, THE DEPARTMENT MAY BEGIN ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING OWNER LOAN APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE COSTS SO LONG AS
A BALANCE OF AT LEAST $1,000,000 REMAINS IN THE FUND.
(C) SUPPLEMENTS TO FUND.--THE FUND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED BY
APPROPRIATIONS FROM FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR FROM
ANY PRIVATE SOURCE.
SECTION 10. SECTION 1702-A(B)(1) IS AMENDED BY ADDING A
SUBPARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1702-A. FUNDING.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 25 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
* * *
(B) TRANSFER OF PORTION OF SURPLUS.--
(1) EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2), FOR
FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING AFTER JUNE 30, 2002, THE FOLLOWING
APPLY:
* * *
(X) IF THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET CERTIFIES THAT
THERE IS A SURPLUS IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE 2017-2018
FISCAL YEAR, 50% OF THE SURPLUS SHALL BE DEPOSITED BY THE
END OF THE NEXT SUCCEEDING QUARTER INTO THE BUDGET
STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND.
* * *
SECTION 11. SECTION 1774.1-A OF THE ACT, AMENDED OCTOBER 30,
2017 (P.L.725, NO.44), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1774.1-A. OTHER GRANTS.
(A) WATER AND SEWER.--FOR THE SPECIFIED FISCAL YEARS, FROM
FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY UNDER THIS ACT OR UNDER 58
PA.C.S. ยง 2315(A.1)(4) (RELATING TO STATEWIDE INITIATIVES), THAT
ARE UNRELATED TO INDEBTEDNESS INCURRED FOR THE PROGRAM, THE
FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014, THE SUM OF $3,000,000
SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH A COST
OF NOT LESS THAN $50,000 AND NOT MORE THAN $150,000.
(2) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 AND 2016-2017, THE SUM OF
$22,000,000 SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION OR
REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH A COST OF NOT
LESS THAN $30,000 AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000.
(3) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018, THE SUM OF $15,000,000
SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH A COST OF NOT LESS THAN $30,000
20170HB1929PN3810 - 26 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000. IN DETERMINING THE GRANT AMOUNT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE AUTHORITY SHALL NOT
INCLUDE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT IN THE CALCULATION OF
THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
(4) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE SUM OF $14,504,399,
SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH A COST OF NOT LESS THAN $30,000
AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000. IN DETERMINING THE GRANT AMOUNT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE AUTHORITY SHALL NOT
INCLUDE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT IN THE CALCULATION OF
THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
(A.1) ADDITIONAL WATER AND SEWER.--IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS
AVAILABLE UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(3), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018,
THE SUM OF $10,000,000 FROM THE TRUST ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER
64 PA.C.S. ยง 1541 (RELATING TO TRUST ACCOUNTS) FOR THE BUILDING
PENNSYLVANIA PROGRAM SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE AUTHORITY FOR
DISTRIBUTION OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH
A COST OF NOT LESS THAN $30,000 AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000. IN
DETERMINING THE GRANT AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PARAGRAPH,
THE AUTHORITY SHALL NOT INCLUDE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT
IN THE CALCULATION OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
(A.2) ADDITIONAL WATER AND SEWER.--IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS
AVAILABLE UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(4), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019,
THE SUM OF $10,000,000 FROM THE FIRST INDUSTRIES PROGRAM ACCOUNT
ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542(B) (RELATING TO REVOLVING
LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNTS) SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE AUTHORITY FOR
DISTRIBUTION OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS WITH
A COST OF NOT LESS THAN $30,000 AND NOT MORE THAN $500,000. IN
DETERMINING THE GRANT AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS PARAGRAPH,
THE AUTHORITY SHALL NOT INCLUDE THE MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT
20170HB1929PN3810 - 27 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
IN THE CALCULATION OF THE COST OF THE PROJECT.
(B) GUIDELINES.--THE AUTHORITY SHALL ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR
THE APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS UNDER THIS SECTION AND SHALL ENSURE
THAT GRANTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH.
(C) ELIGIBILITY.--AN APPLICATION FOR A WATER AND SEWER
PROJECT UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE IF THE
PROJECT DETAILED IN THE APPLICATION IS FOR A PORTION OF A LARGER
PROJECT, THE TOTAL COST OF WHICH EXCEEDS $500,000.
(D) ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY.--FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE
AUTHORITY MAY NOT REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF NEW APPLICATIONS,
BUT SHALL CONSIDER PROJECTS FOR GRANT FUNDING SUBMITTED DURING
THE APPLICATION PERIOD THAT ENDED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2018.
SECTION 12. SECTION 1713-A.1(B)(1) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
AND (3) OF THE ACT ARE AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (B) IS AMENDED BY
ADDING PARAGRAPHS TO READ:
SECTION 1713-A.1. USE OF FUND.
* * *
(B) APPROPRIATIONS.--
(1) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPHS (1.1),
(1.2), (1.3), (1.4) [AND], (1.5) AND (1.6), THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATES MONEYS IN THE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING PERCENTAGES BASED ON THE ANNUAL PAYMENT
RECEIVED IN EACH YEAR:
* * *
(1.6) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
APPROPRIATES MONEY IN THE FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING PERCENTAGES BASED ON THE ANNUAL PAYMENT RECEIVED
EACH YEAR:
(I) FOUR AND FIVE-TENTHS PERCENT FOR TOBACCO USE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 28 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
PREVENTION AND CESSATION PROGRAMS UNDER CHAPTER 7 OF THE
TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT.
(II) TWELVE AND SIX-TENTHS PERCENT FOR HEALTH AND
RELATED RESEARCH UNDER SECTION 906 OF THE TOBACCO
SETTLEMENT ACT.
(III) ONE PERCENT FOR HEALTH AND RELATED RESEARCH
UNDER SECTION 909 OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT.
(IV) EIGHT AND EIGHTEEN HUNDREDTHS PERCENT FOR THE
UNCOMPENSATED CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 11 OF
THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT.
(V) THIRTY PERCENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MEDICAID
BENEFITS FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER CHAPTER 15
OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT.
(VI) FORTY-THREE AND SEVENTY-TWO HUNDREDTHS PERCENT
SHALL REMAIN IN THE FUND TO BE SEPARATELY APPROPRIATED
FOR HEALTH-RELATED PURPOSES.
* * *
(2.1) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (II)(A),
AMOUNTS IN THE FUND RECEIVED BY THE COMMONWEALTH AS A
RESULT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S JOINDER IN THE NPM
ADJUSTMENT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AUGMENTS THE
APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY HEALTHCHOICES.
(II) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(A) DURING THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR,
$15,400,000 FROM THE AMOUNT IN THE FUND RECEIVED BY
THE COMMONWEALTH AS A RESULT OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL'S JOINDER IN THE NPM ADJUSTMENT SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO A RESTRICTED
20170HB1929PN3810 - 29 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ACCOUNT WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.
(B) MONEY IN THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IS
APPROPRIATED TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT AND SHALL NOT LAPSE.
(C) AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET SUBMISSION
UNDER SECTION 610(A) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929
(P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
OF 1929, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT,
INCLUDING INFORMATION FOR NOT LESS THAN THE PRIOR
FISCAL YEAR, THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THE FISCAL
YEAR THAT BEGINS THE NEXT SUCCEEDING JULY 1, WHICH
SHALL INCLUDE FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR THE ACTUAL OR
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES CLASSIFIED BY CATEGORY OF USE,
IN REASONABLE DETAIL, AND BEGINNING AND ENDING
BALANCES IN THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.
(3) ALL OTHER PAYMENTS AND REVENUE RECEIVED IN THE FUND
OTHER THAN THE [ANNUAL PAYMENT] AMOUNTS AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS SUBSECTION SHALL REMAIN IN THE FUND AND ARE AVAILABLE TO
BE APPROPRIATED FOR HEALTH-RELATED PURPOSES.
* * *
SECTION 13. SECTIONS 1723-A.1(2) AND (3) AND 1733-A.1 OF THE
ACT, AMENDED OCTOBER 30, 2017 (P.L.725, NO.44), ARE AMENDED TO
READ:
SECTION 1723-A.1. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM PENNSYLVANIA RACE HORSE
DEVELOPMENT FUND.
FUNDS IN THE FUND ARE APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT ON A
CONTINUING BASIS FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SUBSECTION
20170HB1929PN3810 - 30 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
AND SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH ACTIVE AND OPERATING CATEGORY 1
LICENSEE CONDUCTING LIVE RACING AS FOLLOWS:
* * *
(2) DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE FUND SHALL BE ALLOCATED AS
FOLLOWS:
(I) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013-2014 AND 2014-2015, EACH
WEEK, $802,682 IN THE FUND SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
ACCOUNT. THIS TRANSFER SHALL NOT EXCEED $17,659,000
ANNUALLY.
(I.1) IN ADDITION TO THE TRANSFER UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH
(I), FOR A TOTAL OF 14 WEEKS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, EACH WEEK, $300,000 SHALL BE
TRANSFERRED FROM THE FUND, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$4,200,000, TO THE STATE RACING FUND TO BE USED
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER
17, 1981 (P.L.435, NO.135), KNOWN AS THE RACE HORSE
INDUSTRY REFORM ACT. MONEYS TRANSFERRED PURSUANT TO THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED SUBSEQUENTLY TO ANY
OTHER STATE FUND OR ACCOUNT FOR ANY PURPOSE.
(I.2) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, BEGINNING ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, THE SUM OF
$25,759,000 IN THE FUND SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
ACCOUNT IN EQUAL WEEKLY AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO COMPLETE
THE TRANSFER BY JUNE 30, 2016.
(I.3) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017, THE SUM OF
$19,659,000 IN THE FUND SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
ACCOUNT IN 22 EQUAL WEEKLY AMOUNTS BEGINNING ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH.
(I.4) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018, THE SUM OF
$19,659,000 IN THE FUND SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 31 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ACCOUNT IN 22 EQUAL WEEKLY AMOUNTS BEGINNING ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH.
(I.5) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE SUM OF
$19,659,000 IN THE FUND SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
ACCOUNT IN 22 EQUAL WEEKLY AMOUNTS BEGINNING ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH.
(II) EACH WEEK, THE MONEY REMAINING IN THE FUND
AFTER ANY TRANSFER UNDER SUBPARAGRAPHS (I), (I.1), (I.2),
(I.3), (I.4) AND (I.5) SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH
ACTIVE AND OPERATING CATEGORY 1 LICENSEE CONDUCTING LIVE
RACING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING FORMULA:
(A) DIVIDE:
(I) THE TOTAL DAILY ASSESSMENTS PAID, BY
EACH ACTIVE AND OPERATING CATEGORY 1 LICENSEE
CONDUCTING LIVE RACING, INTO THE FUND FOR THAT
WEEK; BY
(II) THE TOTAL DAILY ASSESSMENTS PAID, BY
ALL ACTIVE AND OPERATING CATEGORY 1 LICENSEES
CONDUCTING LIVE RACING, INTO THE FUND FOR THAT
WEEK.
(B) MULTIPLY THE QUOTIENT UNDER CLAUSE (A) BY
THE AMOUNT TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH.
(III) THE DISTRIBUTION UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (II) SHALL
BE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS:
(A) THE GREATER OF 4% OF THE AMOUNT TO BE
DISTRIBUTED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OR $220,000 SHALL
BE USED TO FUND HEALTH AND PENSION BENEFITS FOR THE
MEMBERS OF THE HORSEMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING
THE OWNERS AND TRAINERS AT THE RACETRACK AT WHICH THE
LICENSED RACING ENTITY OPERATES FOR THE BENEFIT OF
20170HB1929PN3810 - 32 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, EMPLOYEES
AND OTHERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AS
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION. THIS AMOUNT SHALL BE
DEPOSITED WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF THE END OF
EACH WEEK INTO A SEPARATE ACCOUNT TO BE ESTABLISHED
BY EACH RESPECTIVE HORSEMEN'S ORGANIZATION AT A
BANKING INSTITUTION OF ITS CHOICE. OF THIS AMOUNT, A
MINIMUM OF $250,000 SHALL BE PAID ANNUALLY BY THE
HORSEMEN'S ORGANIZATION TO THE THOROUGHBRED JOCKEYS
OR STANDARDBRED DRIVERS ORGANIZATION AT THE RACETRACK
AT WHICH THE LICENSED RACING ENTITY OPERATES FOR
HEALTH INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE OR OTHER BENEFITS TO
ACTIVE AND DISABLED THOROUGHBRED JOCKEYS OR
STANDARDBRED DRIVERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THAT ORGANIZATION. THE
TOTAL DISTRIBUTION UNDER THIS CLAUSE IN ANY FISCAL
YEAR SHALL NOT EXCEED $11,400,000.
(B) OF THE MONEY REMAINING TO BE DISTRIBUTED
UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (II) AFTER APPLICATION OF CLAUSE
(A), THE FOLLOWING DISBURSEMENTS SHALL BE MADE:
(I) EIGHTY-THREE AND ONE-THIRD PERCENT OF
THE MONEY TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THIS CLAUSE
SHALL BE DEPOSITED ON A WEEKLY BASIS INTO A
SEPARATE, INTEREST-BEARING PURSE ACCOUNT TO BE
ESTABLISHED BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
HORSEMEN. THE EARNED INTEREST ON THE ACCOUNT
SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE PURSE ACCOUNT. LICENSEES
SHALL COMBINE THESE FUNDS WITH REVENUES FROM
EXISTING PURSE AGREEMENTS TO FUND PURSES FOR LIVE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 33 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
RACES CONSISTENT WITH THOSE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE HORSEMEN.
(II) FOR THOROUGHBRED TRACKS, 16 AND 2/3% OF
THE MONEY TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THIS CLAUSE
SHALL BE DEPOSITED ON A WEEKLY BASIS INTO THE
PENNSYLVANIA BREEDING FUND. FOR STANDARDBRED
TRACKS, 8 AND 1/3% OF THE MONEY TO BE DISTRIBUTED
UNDER THIS CLAUSE SHALL BE DEPOSITED ON A WEEKLY
BASIS INTO THE PENNSYLVANIA SIRE STAKES FUND; AND
8 AND 1/3% OF THE MONEY TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER
THIS CLAUSE SHALL BE DEPOSITED ON A WEEKLY BASIS
INTO A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT IN THE STATE RACING
FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDBRED
BREEDERS DEVELOPMENT FUND. THE COMMISSION SHALL,
IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF
AGRICULTURE, PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ADOPTING A
STANDARDBRED BREEDERS PROGRAM THAT WILL INCLUDE
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STALLION
AWARD, THE PENNSYLVANIA BRED AWARD AND THE
PENNSYLVANIA SIRED AND BRED AWARD.
(3) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
TRANSFER $8,555,255 FROM THE FUND TO THE STATE RACING
FUND PURSUANT TO SECTION 2874-D OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE OF 1929.
(II) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL
TRANSFER $10,066,000 FROM THE FUND TO THE STATE RACING
FUND PURSUANT TO 3 PA.C.S. ยง 9374 (RELATING TO COSTS OF
ENFORCEMENT OF MEDICATION RULES OR REGULATIONS).
(III) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, THE DEPARTMENT
20170HB1929PN3810 - 34 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SHALL TRANSFER $10,066,000 FROM THE FUND TO THE STATE
RACING FUND PURSUANT TO 3 PA.C.S. ยง 9374.
SECTION 1733-A.1. DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS.
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 [AND],
FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 AND 2018-2019, $2,500,000 FROM THE SALE OF
LIQUOR AND ALCOHOL SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN SECTION
802(C) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 12, 1951 (P.L.90, NO.21), KNOWN AS
THE LIQUOR CODE.
SECTION 14. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1747-A.1. GRANT AGREEMENTS.
FOR GRANTS AWARDED UNDER THIS SUBARTICLE ON OR AFTER JANUARY
23, 2018, THE AUTHORITY MAY NOT RESCIND AN EXECUTED GRANT
AGREEMENT WITHOUT A QUALIFIED MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF THE
AUTHORITY AS STIPULATED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1512(D)(1) (RELATING
TO BOARD).
SECTION 15. SECTION 1754-A.1(C) OF THE ACT, ADDED OCTOBER
30, 2017 (P.L.725, NO.44), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1754-A.1. USE OF FUND.
* * *
(C) AUTHORIZATION.--THE COMMISSION MAY ALLOCATE REVENUES
FROM THE FUND FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
(1) ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR
STUDENTS IN THOSE REGIONS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH WHICH HAVE
STATISTICALLY HIGHER HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES, INCARCERATION
RATES OR HIGH CRIME RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION.
(2) PROVIDING GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN
IN THOSE REGIONS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH WHICH HAVE
STATISTICALLY HIGHER HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES, INCARCERATION
RATES OR HIGH CRIME RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 35 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(3) IN DETERMINING PREFERENCE FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
OR PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN, THE COMMISSION SHALL
CONSIDER FACTORS INCLUDING THE VICTIMIZATION OF THE STUDENT
OR CHILD, THE RISK FACTORS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE STATEMENT OF
POLICY REQUIRED UNDER SUBSECTION (E) AND THE IMPACT OF CRIME
ON THE STUDENT OR CHILD.
* * *
SECTION 16. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1704-E. INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE REVENUE ESTIMATES.
(A) INITIAL REVENUE ESTIMATE.--BY MAY 20 OF EACH YEAR, THE
OFFICE SHALL SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AN INITIAL REVENUE
ESTIMATE FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.
(B) OFFICIAL REVENUE ESTIMATE.--THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) BY JUNE 20 OF EACH YEAR, THE OFFICE SHALL SUBMIT AN
OFFICIAL REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.
(2) A REVENUE ESTIMATE SUBMITTED UNDER THIS SECTION
SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AS THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE
GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR UNLESS
THE GOVERNOR OR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DETERMINES THAT REVENUES
ARE GREATER THAN OR LESS THAN THE ESTIMATE PROVIDED UNDER
THIS SECTION. THE OFFICE MAY AMEND THE REVENUE ESTIMATE UNDER
THIS SECTION IF CHANGES IN LAW AFFECTING REVENUES AND
RECEIPTS ARE ENACTED OR PROPOSED TO BE ENACTED WITH THE
ANNUAL STATE BUDGET OR UNLESS SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN ECONOMIC
ASSUMPTIONS OCCUR PRIOR TO JUNE 30. THE OFFICE SHALL SUBMIT
THE AMENDED REVENUE ESTIMATE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITHIN
10 DAYS OF THE CHANGE.
(3) THE OFFICE SHALL PUBLISH THE METHODOLOGY USED TO
DEVELOP REVENUE ESTIMATES.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 36 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(C) INFORMATION.--THE OFFICE SHALL PROVIDE THE CHAIRPERSON
AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE
SENATE, THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE
SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET ALL DATA, ASSUMPTIONS OR ECONOMETRIC
MODELS USED TO DEVELOP REVENUE ESTIMATES UNDER SUBSECTIONS (A)
AND (B).
(D) REQUIRED INFORMATION.--
(1) A REVENUE ESTIMATE SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE UNDER
SUBSECTION (B) SHALL INCLUDE:
(I) PROJECTED REVENUE COLLECTIONS BY SPECIFIC TAX OR
REVENUE SOURCE, INCLUDING FEDERAL FUNDS, THE GENERAL
FUND, THE STATE LOTTERY FUND AND THE MOTOR LICENSE FUND.
(II) ALL DATA, ASSUMPTIONS AND ECONOMETRIC MODELS
USED TO DEVELOP A REVENUE ESTIMATE.
(III) ANY PROJECTED REVENUE SURPLUS OR DEFICIT FOR
THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
(2) A REVENUE ESTIMATE SHALL BE BASED ON EXISTING LAW
AND TAX POLICY AND EXISTING OR EMERGING STATE OR NATIONAL
ECONOMIC TRENDS.
(E) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING
WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS
SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"OFFICE." THE INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE.
SECTION 17. SECTIONS 1720-E, 1725-E, 1727-E AND 1730-E OF
THE ACT ARE AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1720-E. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES [(RESERVED)].
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
20170HB1929PN3810 - 37 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(1) IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, DEVELOP, OPEN AND MAINTAIN AN ATV TRAIL
CONNECTING THE WHISKEY SPRINGS ATV TRAIL TO THE BLOOD SKILLET
ATV TRAIL BY UTILIZING EXISTING STATE ROADS AND STATE FOREST
ROADS BY APRIL 1, 2020.
(2) IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, IMPLEMENT THE FULL NORTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
ATV INITIATIVE AND CREATE A NETWORK OF ATV TRAILS CONNECTING
CLINTON COUNTY TO THE NEW YORK STATE BORDER BY UTILIZING
EXISTING STATE ROADS AND STATE FOREST ROADS BY APRIL 1, 2024.
SECTION 1725-E. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH [(RESERVED)].
(A) ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF DEATH.--FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES OF DEATH BY A LOCAL REGISTRAR UNDER SECTION 609-
A(A)(6)(II) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN
AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) A LOCAL REGISTRAR SHALL ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF DEATH
FROM ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES OF DEATH IN ITS POSSESSION UPON
COMPLETION OF A PERIOD OF INSTRUCTION ON THE PREPARATION OF
CERTIFICATES BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DIVISION OF VITAL
RECORDS.
(2) EACH FEE RECEIVED BY THE LOCAL REGISTRAR UNDER
SECTION 609-A(A)(6)(II) SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED, RETAINED OR
TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS FOLLOWS:
(I) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER CLAUSE (B), $3
SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE LOCAL REGISTRAR.
(B) IF THE LIMITATION UNDER SECTION 304(C)(1) OF
THE ACT OF JUNE 29, 1953 (P.L.304, NO.66), KNOWN AS
THE VITAL STATISTICS LAW OF 1953, HAS BEEN REACHED,
$3 SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
20170HB1929PN3810 - 38 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
FOR DEPOSIT IN THE GENERAL FUND.
(II) SIXTEEN DOLLARS SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR DEPOSIT IN THE VITAL STATISTICS
IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT.
(III) ONE DOLLAR SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE COUNTY
CORONER OR MEDICAL EXAMINER AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER SECTION
206 OF THE VITAL STATISTICS LAW OF 1953.
(B) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1727-E. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY.
(A) REED ACT.--FOR THE "REED ACT-UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE" AND
"REED ACT-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE"
APPROPRIATIONS, THE TOTAL AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE OBLIGATED SHALL
NOT EXCEED THE LIMITATIONS UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT (49 STAT. 620, 42 U.S.C. ยง 1103).
(B) BUREAU OF OCCUPATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY.--MONEY
COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY UNDER SECTION
613-A(A) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN AS
THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929, FOR THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR
AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE AMOUNT OF $7,000,000 SHALL AUGMENT AN
APPROPRIATION MADE FOR THE BUREAU OF OCCUPATIONAL AND
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT; AND
(2) ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT UNDER PARAGRAPH
(1) SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND.
(C) REEMPLOYMENT FUND.--FIVE PERCENT OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS ON
WAGES PAID UNDER SECTION 301.4 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 5, 1936
(2ND SP.SESS., 1937 P.L.2897, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION LAW, FROM JULY 1, 2018, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022,
SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE REEMPLOYMENT FUND TO THE EXTENT THE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 39 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PAID ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2022. THE
DEPARTMENT MAY DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
301.4(E)(2) OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION LAW BEFORE
DEPOSITING CONTRIBUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SUBSECTION AND
SECTION 301.4(E)(3) OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION LAW.
SECTION 1730-E. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE [(RESERVED)].
(A) INCOME.--FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 1303 OF THE ACT OF
JUNE 27, 2006 (1ST SP.SESS., P.L.1873, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE
TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT, THE DEFINITION OF "INCOME" SHALL EXCLUDE,
FOR A PERSON WHO RECEIVES PENSION BENEFITS AS A BENEFICIARY
THROUGH THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM THAT ACCRUED
DURING A PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT FOR WHICH THE BENEFICIARY WAS NOT
REQUIRED TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (49
STAT. 620, 42 U.S.C. ยง 301 ET SEQ.), AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WHICH SHALL EQUAL 50% OF THE AVERAGE
RETIRED WORKER SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENT FOR THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR
YEAR FOR WHICH THE DATA IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLISHED ON THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION'S INTERNET WEBSITE.
(B) APPLICABILITY.--THE PROVISIONS OF SUBSECTION (A) SHALL
APPLY TO PROPERTY TAX OR RENT REBATE CLAIMS FOR TAX OR RENT DUE
AND PAYABLE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018 AND EACH CALENDAR YEAR
THEREAFTER.
SECTION 18. SECTION 1795.1-E OF THE ACT, AMENDED OCTOBER 30,
2017 (P.L.725, NO.44), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1795.1-E. SURCHARGES.
(A) LEGISLATIVE FINDING.--DUE TO REDUCTIONS IN REVENUE
AVAILABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH, IT IS NECESSARY TO INCREASE
CERTAIN FEES OR SURCHARGES TO ADEQUATELY FUND THE UNIFIED
JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 40 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(B) IMPOSITION.--
(1) IN ADDITION TO THE FEE UNDER SECTION 2802-E(A)(1) OF
THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929, AN ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE OF $10
SHALL BE CHARGED AND COLLECTED BY A DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED
JUDICIAL SYSTEM. THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2802-E(B) OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929 SHALL NOT APPLY TO THIS
SUBSECTION.
(2) IN ADDITION TO THE FEE UNDER 42 PA.C.S. ยง 3733(A.1)
(1) AND (2)(III) (RELATING TO DEPOSITS INTO ACCOUNT), AN
ADDITIONAL SURCHARGE OF $2 SHALL BE CHARGED AND COLLECTED BY
A DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM[.] AND DEPOSITED
INTO THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACCOUNT UNDER 42 PA.C.S. ยง 4904
(RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACCOUNT).
(3) THIS SUBSECTION SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2020.
SECTION 19. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1795.2-E. DEPOSIT INTO SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND.
(A) GENERAL RULE.--NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION OF 42
PA.C.S. ยง 3733(A) (RELATING TO DEPOSITS INTO ACCOUNT) TO THE
CONTRARY, EACH FISCAL YEAR THE FIRST $15,000,000 OF ALL FINES,
FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY ANY DIVISION OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL
SYSTEM THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT COLLECTED FROM THOSE
SOURCES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1986-1987 SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE
SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND.
(B) NONAPPLICABILITY.--SUBSECTION (A) SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE
ADDITIONAL FEE IMPOSED UNDER 42 PA.C.S. ยง 3733(A.1) AND ANY
FINES, FEES OR COSTS THAT ARE ALLOCATED BY LAW OR OTHERWISE
DIRECTED TO:
(1) THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION.
(2) THE PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 41 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(3) COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES.
(4) THE CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION BOARD.
(5) THE COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY FOR VICTIM-
WITNESS SERVICES GRANTS UNDER SECTION 477.15(C) OF THE ACT OF
APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE OF 1929.
(6) RAPE CRISIS CENTERS.
(7) THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATING FUND.
(8) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS.
(9) THE CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT FUND.
SECTION 20. SECTION 1798.3-E OF THE ACT, ADDED OCTOBER 30,
2017 (P.L.725, NO.44), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1798.3-E. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND.
(A) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.--
(1) FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNDER 74 PA.C.S. ยง 2104(A)(2) (RELATING TO USE
OF MONEY IN FUND), THE LOCAL MATCH UNDER 74 PA.C.S. ยง 2106
(RELATING TO LOCAL MATCH) MAY BE WAIVED BY THE SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR GOOD CAUSE IF THE APPLICANT FOR ASSISTANCE
IS A MUNICIPALITY.
(2) FROM FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNDER 74 PA.C.S. ยง 2104(A)(2) (RELATING TO USE
OF MONEY IN FUND), THE LOCAL MATCH UNDER 74 PA.C.S. ยง 2106
(RELATING TO LOCAL MATCH) MAY BE WAIVED BY THE SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR GOOD CAUSE IF THE APPLICANT FOR ASSISTANCE
IS A PORT AUTHORITY.
(B) COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY.--NOTWITHSTANDING THE
PROVISIONS OF 74 PA.C.S. ยง 2106, A MUNICIPALITY OR PORT
AUTHORITY RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER 74 PA.C.S. ยง
2104(A)(4) MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A LOCAL MATCH.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 42 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(C) [DEFINITION.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM
"MUNICIPALITY" SHALL MEAN A COUNTY, CITY, BOROUGH, INCORPORATED
TOWN OR TOWNSHIP.] DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE
FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO
THEM IN THIS SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES
OTHERWISE:
"MUNICIPALITY." A COUNTY, CITY, BOROUGH, INCORPORATED TOWN
OR TOWNSHIP.
"PORT AUTHORITY." A PORT AUTHORITY AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE
ACT OF JULY 10, 1989 (P.L.291, NO.50), KNOWN AS THE PHILADELPHIA
REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY ACT.
(D) EXPIRATION.--THIS SECTION SHALL EXPIRE DECEMBER 31,
[2018] 2019.
SECTION 21. SECTION 1706-E.2 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING
A PARAGRAPH TO READ:
SECTION 1706-E.2. SINKING FUND CHARGES FOR SCHOOL BUILDING
PROJECTS.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
* * *
(1.1) ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS
BETWEEN JULY 1, 2017, AND NOVEMBER 6, 2017, AND THAT VOTE TO
PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION AND AWARDED BIDS ON THEIR
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2021, SHALL, AS
PERMITTED BY LAW, BE AWARDED A ONE-TIME CAPITAL GRANT, IF
AVAILABLE, FOR THE APPROVED PROJECT IN LIEU OF APPROVED
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS OR, IF NOT AVAILABLE, SHALL RECEIVE
PAYMENTS IN THE FORM OF REIMBURSEMENTS.
* * *
SECTION 22. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE XVII-E.5
20170HB1929PN3810 - 43 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
REINSTATEMENT OF ITEM VETOES
SECTION 1701-E.5. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
(A) AMOUNTS AVAILABLE.--BY AUGUST 1, 2018, THE SECRETARY OF
THE BUDGET SHALL NOTIFY THE STATE TREASURER OF AMOUNTS AVAILABLE
IN APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AGENCIES FOR LINE ITEM
APPROPRIATION VETOES THAT WERE EXECUTED ON JULY 10, 2014, IN THE
GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2014, AND SUBSEQUENTLY DETERMINED
THROUGH JUDICIAL REVIEW TO HAVE BEEN ERRONEOUSLY EFFECTED:
(1) TO THE SENATE, $31,340,000.
(2) TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, $20,120,000.
(3) TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AGENCIES,
$13,640,000.
(B) CONTENTS OF NOTIFICATION.--THE NOTIFICATION UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) SHALL INCLUDE THE AGENCY, THE LINE ITEM
APPROPRIATION NAME, THE AMOUNT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE AND THE
RESULTING BALANCE IN THE LINE ITEM APPROPRIATION.
(C) ACTION BY STATE TREASURER.--NO LATER THAN AUGUST 3,
2018, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL APPLY EACH AMOUNT UNDER
SUBSECTION (A) TO THE RESPECTIVE LINE ITEM APPROPRIATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, AND THE AMOUNT APPLIED SHALL BE AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY FOR EXPENDITURE.
(D) ACTION BY SENATE.--FOLLOWING APPLICATION OF THE AMOUNT
UNDER SUBSECTION (A) TO THE SENATE'S LINE ITEM APPROPRIATION, BY
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018, THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE SENATE SHALL AUTHORIZE
AND DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER THE SUM OF
$15,000,000 TO THE SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND IN THE STATE
TREASURY. THE REMAINDER OF THE AMOUNT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL
BE LAPSED TO THE GENERAL FUND NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2018.
(E) ACTION BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.--FOLLOWING
20170HB1929PN3810 - 44 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
APPLICATION OF THE AMOUNT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) TO THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES' LINE ITEM APPROPRIATION, BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2018,
THE CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAJORITY LEADER AND THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SHALL AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE STATE
TREASURER TO TRANSFER THE SUM OF $15,000,000 TO THE SCHOOL
SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY. THE REMAINDER OF
THE AMOUNT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BE LAPSED TO THE GENERAL
FUND NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2018.
(F) ACTION BY GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AGENCIES.--FOLLOWING
APPLICATION OF THE AMOUNT UNDER SUBSECTION (A) TO THE GOVERNMENT
SUPPORT AGENCIES LINE ITEM APPROPRIATIONS, THE RESTORED AMOUNTS
SHALL BE LAPSED TO THE GENERAL FUND NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1,
2018.
SECTION 23. REPEALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
(I) EACH YEAR, ARTICLES ON BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ARE
ADDED TO THE ACT.
(II) THESE ARTICLES ARE TEMPORARY IN NATURE BUT ARE
PLACED PERMANENTLY INTO THE ACT, UTILIZING ARTICLE
NUMBERS AND SECTION NUMBERS.
(III) REUSING ARTICLE NUMBERS AND SECTION NUMBERS
WILL KEEP THE TEXT OF THE ACT MORE CONCISE.
(IV) THE REPEALS UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) ARE NECESSARY
TO EFFECTUATE SUBPARAGRAPH (III).
(2) ARTICLES XVII-H AND XVII-I OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY
18, 2013 (P.L.574, NO.71), ARE REPEALED.
SECTION 24. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING ARTICLES TO READ:
ARTICLE XVII-H
2018-2019 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION
20170HB1929PN3810 - 45 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SUBARTICLE A
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
SECTION 1701-H. APPLICABILITY.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THIS ARTICLE
APPLIES TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018 AND ALL OTHER
APPROPRIATION ACTS OF 2018.
SECTION 1702-H. DEFINITIONS.
THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES WHEN USED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SECTION UNLESS THE
CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"CCDFBG." CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND BLOCK GRANT.
"GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018." THE ACT OF (P.L. ,
NO.1A), KNOWN AS THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018.
"HUMAN SERVICES CODE." THE ACT OF JUNE 13, 1967 (P.L.31,
NO.21), KNOWN AS THE HUMAN SERVICES CODE.
"PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949." THE ACT OF MARCH 10, 1949
(P.L.30, NO.14), KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949.
"SECRETARY." THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET OF THE
COMMONWEALTH.
"TANFBG." TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BLOCK
GRANT.
SECTION 1703-H. DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018, A
REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SHALL BE DEEMED
TO BE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE BOARD OF
PROBATION AND PAROLE, OR BOTH, AS APPLICABLE.
SUBARTICLE B
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS
SECTION 1711-H. GOVERNOR (RESERVED).
SECTION 1712-H. EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 46 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(A) APPROPRIATIONS TO EXECUTIVE OFFICES.--THE FOLLOWING
APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
(1) A PORTION OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATION MAY BE DISTRIBUTED UPON APPROVAL OF THE
SECRETARY TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO PAY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE AGENCY.
(2) A PORTION OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR COMMONWEALTH
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MAY BE DISTRIBUTED UPON APPROVAL OF THE
SECRETARY TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO PAY FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE AGENCY.
(3) THE SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE NOTICE 10 DAYS PRIOR TO
A DISTRIBUTION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND
THE MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF
THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(B) APPROPRIATIONS TO PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND
DELINQUENCY.--THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY:
(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR INTERMEDIATE PUNISHMENT
TREATMENT PROGRAMS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED COMPETITIVELY TO
COUNTIES FOR OFFENDERS SENTENCED TO INTERMEDIATE PUNISHMENT
PROGRAMS. THE PORTION OF MONEY FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL AND
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS SHALL BE BASED ON NATIONAL
STATISTICS THAT IDENTIFY THE PERCENTAGE OF INCARCERATED
INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE IN NEED OF TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE
ISSUES BUT IN NO CASE SHALL BE LESS THAN 80% OF THE AMOUNT
APPROPRIATED.
(2) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 47 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
(SAVIN) TO PROVIDE OFFENDER INFORMATION THROUGH COUNTY
JAILS.
(II) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
COMMUNITY FACILITY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH LOCATED IN A COUNTY
OF THE FIFTH CLASS.
(III) FROM THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, $200,000 SHALL
BE USED FOR AN INNOVATIVE POLICE DATA SHARING POINTER
INDEX SYSTEM THAT WILL ALLOW PARTICIPATING LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACCESS TO INCIDENT REPORT DATA.
(IV) FROM THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED, $200,000 SHALL BE
USED FOR A DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR FIRST-TIME NONVIOLENT
OFFENDERS FACING PRISON SENTENCES. THE DIVERSION PROGRAM
MUST INCLUDE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, CASE
MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR VIOLENCE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION PROGRAMS, NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE
2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS IN A CITY OF
THE SECOND CLASS, AND NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE
2014- 2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR BLUEPRINT MENTORING
PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE IN CITIES OF
THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CLASS.
SECTION 1713-H. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (RESERVED).
SECTION 1714-H. ATTORNEY GENERAL.
FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS,
THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY ESTABLISH THE COMMONWEALTH
INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE FOR CERTIFICATION UNDER 53 PA.C.S. CH. 21 SUBCH. D
(RELATING TO MUNICIPAL POLICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING).
20170HB1929PN3810 - 48 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SECTION 1715-H. AUDITOR GENERAL.
FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR SPECIAL FINANCIAL AUDITS,
$500,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE FINANCIAL AUDITING OF ENTITIES
THAT RECEIVE FUNDS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE-
CAPITATION, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY HEALTHCHOICES, MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE-LONG-TERM CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OR
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES-COMMUNITY WAIVER PROGRAM.
SECTION 1716-H. TREASURY DEPARTMENT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1717-H. DEPARTMENT OF AGING (RESERVED).
SECTION 1718-H. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS, NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED IN THE 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DOG LAW
RESTRICTED ACCOUNT.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS, AT LEAST $250,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE
COMMISSION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION EXCELLENCE TO ASSIST IN
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
PROGRAMMING.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH,
THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) NO LESS THAN $300,000 SHALL BE USED FOR AN
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER.
(II) NO LESS THAN $100,000 SHALL BE USED FOR
AGRICULTURAL LAW RESEARCH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE
ADDRESSING ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 49 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(III) NO LESS THAN $500,000 SHALL BE USED FOR
RESEARCH AT AN ORGANIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE LOCATED IN A
COUNTY OF THE THIRD CLASS.
(4) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR HARDWOODS RESEARCH AND
PROMOTION, AT LEAST 80% OF THE MONEY SHALL BE EQUALLY
DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE HARDWOOD UTILIZATION GROUPS OF THIS
COMMONWEALTH ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
SECTION.
(5) IN ADDITION TO THE USES PROVIDED IN SECTION 7.3 OF
THE ACT OF JUNE 18, 1982 (P.L.549, NO.159), ENTITLED "AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN COMMONWEALTH
FARMLAND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE," THE
DEPARTMENT MAY USE UP TO A TOTAL OF $165,000 IN THE
AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PURCHASE FUND UNDER
SECTION 7.1 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 18, 1982 (P.L.549, NO.159),
ENTITLED "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN
COMMONWEALTH FARMLAND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,"
TO ISSUE GRANTS NOT TO EXCEED $3,000 EACH FOR SUCCESSION
PLANNING TO ENSURE THAT AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS CONTINUE ON
LAND SUBJECT TO AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. THE
DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE AGRICULTURAL LAND
PRESERVATION BOARD, SHALL ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR
AWARDING GRANTS UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH.
SECTION 1719-H. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS:
(I) AT LEAST $150,000 SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT AN
20170HB1929PN3810 - 50 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ENGINEERING STUDY RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
AND MARKETING FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AREA IN A
COUNTY OF THE SIXTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST
45,950, BUT NOT MORE THAN 46,500, UNDER THE MOST RECENT
FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(II) AT LEAST $600,000 SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT A
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT EFFORT IN A COUNTY
OF THE FOURTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST
143,679, BUT NOT MORE THAN 144,200, UNDER THE MOST RECENT
FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MARKETING TO ATTRACT
TOURISTS:
(I) $4,067,000 TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TOURISM
OFFICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT; AND
(II) THE REMAINING AMOUNT INCLUDES AN ALLOCATION TO
PLAN AND MARKET A BIENNIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITY
THAT GENERATES STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT,
ALLOCATIONS TO PROMOTE ANNUAL ARTS AND CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES AND AN ALLOCATION OF $500,000 FOR AN ANNUAL
STATEWIDE COMPETITION SERVING APPROXIMATELY 2,000
ATHLETES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FROM ACROSS THIS
COMMONWEALTH TO BE HELD IN A COUNTY OF THE FOURTH CLASS.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR KEYSTONE COMMUNITIES:
(I) $6,357,000 SHALL BE USED TO FUND THE MAIN STREET
PROGRAM, ELM STREET PROGRAM, ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING. THE ALLOCATION FOR THE MAIN STREET
PROGRAM, ELM STREET PROGRAM, ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND
ACCESSIBLE HOUSING SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE SAME
PROPORTION AS AMOUNTS ALLOCATED IN FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.
(II) $500,000 SHALL BE USED FOR AN ANTIVIOLENCE TASK
20170HB1929PN3810 - 51 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
FORCE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY
GENERAL, IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A THAT IS ALSO A
HOME RULE COUNTY.
(III) THE REMAINING MONEY SHALL BE USED FOR PROJECTS
SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THIS COMMONWEALTH.
(4) FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR LOCAL MUNICIPAL RELIEF SHALL
INCLUDE AN ALLOCATION TO PROVIDE STATE ASSISTANCE TO
INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS DIRECTLY
AFFECTED BY NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY
EMERGENCIES, OTHER SITUATIONS THAT POSE A PUBLIC SAFETY
DANGER OR OTHER SITUATIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
DEPARTMENT. STATE ASSISTANCE MAY BE LIMITED TO GRANTS FOR
PROJECTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP
REPAIR DAMAGES TO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, PERSONAL PROPERTY AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND STRUCTURES. GRANTS SHALL BE MADE
AVAILABLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN A DISASTER EMERGENCY AREA ONLY
WHEN A PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION DOES NOT COVER THE
AREA OR WHEN THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT A PUBLIC SAFETY
EMERGENCY HAS OCCURRED.
SECTION 1720-H. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES (RESERVED).
SECTION 1721-H. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
FROM THE APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS UNDER THE GENERAL
APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018, AT LEAST $1,500,000 SHALL BE USED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR NONNARCOTIC MEDICATION
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF A NONNARCOTIC MEDICATION
ASSISTED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANT PROGRAM.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 52 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SECTION 1721.1-H. DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1722-H. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION:
(1) FROM AN APPROPRIATION FOR ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY
PROGRAMS, SUMMER READING PROGRAMS AND THE ADULT HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMAS PROGRAM, NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED IN THE
2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL
LEARNING PROGRAM SERVICING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS LOCATED IN A
COUNTY OF THE SIXTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST
60,000, BUT NOT MORE THAN 70,000, UNDER THE MOST RECENT
FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION:
(I) $10,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AS PROVIDED
UNDER SECTIONS 2502.6 AND 2502.8 OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949.
(II) $20,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AS GRANTS UPON
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD TO SUPPORT EMERGING WORK FORCE NEEDS THROUGHOUT
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
(3) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PENNSYLVANIA CHARTER
SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, $445,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED
PRO RATA BASED ON EACH SCHOOL'S INCREASED SHARE OF REQUIRED
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT.
(4) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW,
FUNDS SET ASIDE UNDER SECTION 2509.8 OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949, SHALL INCLUDE AN ALLOCATION FOR AN APPROVED
20170HB1929PN3810 - 53 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
PRIVATE SCHOOL WHICH RECEIVED A PAYMENT UNDER SECTION
1722-L(6).
(II) THE ALLOCATION UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE IN
AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO AN APPROVED
PRIVATE SCHOOL UNDER SECTION 1722-L(6) FOR THE 2015-2016
FISCAL YEAR.
(III) THE ALLOCATION UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE
IN ADDITION TO AN ALLOCATION FROM AN APPROPRIATION FOR
APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
(IV) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE FORMULA FOR APPROVED
PRIVATE SCHOOLS UNDER SECTION 1376 OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949 FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR, A PAYMENT
MADE UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE
BASE ALLOCATION IN SECTION 1376(A.2) OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949.
(5) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, MONEY
FROM THE SET-ASIDE UNDER SECTION 2509.8 OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO EACH APPROVED PRIVATE
SCHOOL WITH A DAY TUITION RATE DETERMINED TO BE LESS THAN
$32,000 DURING THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR. THE ALLOCATION
SHALL BE NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED IN THE 2015-2016
FISCAL YEAR.
(6) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR REGIONAL COMMUNITY
COLLEGE SERVICES, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) $900,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A COMMUNITY
COLLEGE IN A COUNTY OF THE FOURTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION
OF AT LEAST 175,000, BUT NOT MORE THAN 190,000, UNDER THE
MOST RECENT FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(II) $5,203,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A COLLEGE
ESTABLISHED UNDER ARTICLE XIX-G OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF
20170HB1929PN3810 - 54 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1949.
(III) $350,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED FOR A COUNTY OF
THE SIXTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 75,000, BUT
NOT MORE THAN 85,000, UNDER THE MOST RECENT FEDERAL
DECENNIAL CENSUS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM THAT TARGETS
POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS.
(7) FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION
PROGRAM, $500,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO A NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS HAVING A
POPULATION OF AT LEAST 117,000 BUT NO MORE THAN 120,000 UNDER
THE 2010 FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS, FOR AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY AT-RISK YOUTH, THAT TEACHES
COPING SKILLS TO ASSIST WITH SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
(8) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, MONEY
APPROPRIATED FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCILS SHALL BE
DISTRIBUTED TO EACH ENTITY THAT RECEIVED A DISTRIBUTION IN
THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR. EACH ENTITY SHALL RECEIVE A
DISTRIBUTION EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT RECEIVED IN THE 2017-2018
FISCAL YEAR.
(9) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1724-A OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949 OR 24 PA.C.S. ยง 8329 (RELATING TO PAYMENTS ON
ACCOUNT OF SOCIAL SECURITY DEDUCTIONS FROM APPROPRIATIONS),
NO PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, REGIONAL
CHARTER SCHOOLS OR CYBER CHARTER SCHOOLS AUTHORIZED UNDER
ARTICLE XVII-A OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 FROM MONEY
APPROPRIATED FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' SOCIAL SECURITY.
(10) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 1724-A OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949 OR 24 PA.C.S. ยงยง 8326 (RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS
BY THE COMMONWEALTH) AND 8535 (RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL
20170HB1929PN3810 - 55 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ENTITIES BY COMMONWEALTH), NO PAYMENTS SHALL BE MADE TO
CHARTER SCHOOLS, REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS OR CYBER CHARTER
SCHOOLS AUTHORIZED UNDER ARTICLE XVII-A OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
CODE OF 1949 FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT OF REQUIRED
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT.
SECTION 1723-H. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1724-H. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES.
FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
FOR CAPITOL FIRE PROTECTION, THE CITY OF HARRISBURG SHALL USE
THE MONEY TO SUPPORT THE PROVISIONS OF FIRE SERVICES TO THE
CAPITOL COMPLEX.
SECTION 1725-H. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS, SUFFICIENT MONEY SHALL BE INCLUDED FOR THE
COORDINATION OF DONATED DENTAL SERVICES AND $100,000 IS
INCLUDED FOR OUTREACH FOR CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH SYNDROME.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR ADULT CYSTIC FIBROSIS
AND OTHER CHRONIC RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES, NO LESS THAN THE
AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR A
PROGRAM PROMOTING CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH IN A COUNTY OF THE
SECOND CLASS, AND NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR RESEARCH RELATED TO
CHILDHOOD CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS WITH A
HOSPITAL THAT IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED AS A CYSTIC FIBROSIS
TREATMENT CENTER AND SPECIALIZES IN THE TREATMENT OF
CHILDREN.
(3) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR LUPUS PROGRAMS SHALL BE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 56 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
DISTRIBUTED IN THE SAME PROPORTION AS DISTRIBUTED IN FISCAL
YEAR 2014-2015.
(4) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH SHALL
INCLUDE ALLOCATIONS FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH, FOR
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, FOR HEPATITIS AND
VIRAL RESEARCH, FOR DRUG RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS RELATED
TO CANCER, FOR GENETIC AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH FOR DISEASE
IDENTIFICATION AND ERADICATION, FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY AND FOR
THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF APPLIED RESEARCH.
(5) FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA,
$200,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO A BRANCH OF AN EASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHERE THE
BRANCH IS LOCATED WITHIN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS THAT IS
LOCATED IN TWO COUNTIES OF THE THIRD CLASS, DEDICATED TO
UNDERSTANDING, PREVENTING, DIAGNOSING AND TREATING BLOOD
CANCER AND CARING FOR PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH BLOOD CANCER.
SECTION 1726-H. INSURANCE DEPARTMENT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1727-H. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRY:
(1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND INDUSTRY FOR INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED IN THE 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR A WORK FORCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT LINKS VETERANS WITH EMPLOYMENT
IN A HOME RULE COUNTY THAT WAS FORMERLY A COUNTY OF THE
SECOND CLASS A.
(II) $3,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AS GRANTS UPON
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO SUPPORT CURRENT AND EMERGING WORK
20170HB1929PN3810 - 57 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
FORCE NEEDS.
(2) MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
INDUSTRY FOR APPRENTICESHIPS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AS GRANTS
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD TO SUPPORT CURRENT AND EMERGING WORK FORCE NEEDS.
SECTION 1728-H. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS.
FROM THE APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND
VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR VETERANS,
$750,000 SHALL BE USED FOR PROGRAMS PROVIDING TREATMENT FOR
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER FOR VETERANS.
SECTION 1729-H. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES:
(1) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) THE DEPARTMENT, UPON APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY,
MAY TRANSFER FEDERAL MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR TANFBG CHILD
CARE ASSISTANCE TO THE CCDFBG CHILD CARE SERVICES
APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES TO
ADDITIONAL LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IF THE TRANSFER OF MONEY
WILL NOT RESULT IN A DEFICIT IN THE APPROPRIATION. THE
SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE NOTICE 10 DAYS PRIOR TO A
TRANSFER UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND
MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF
THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON
OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES.
(II) THE DEPARTMENT, UPON APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY,
MAY TRANSFER FEDERAL MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR CCDFBG CHILD
CARE ASSISTANCE TO THE CCDFBG CHILD CARE SERVICES
APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES TO
20170HB1929PN3810 - 58 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ADDITIONAL LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, PROVIDED THAT THE
TRANSFER OF MONEY WILL NOT RESULT IN A DEFICIT IN THE
APPROPRIATION. THE SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE NOTICE 10 DAYS
PRIOR TO A TRANSFER UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH TO THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
(2) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
OR FROM FEDERAL MONEY, $580,000 SHALL BE USED FOR THE
FOLLOWING:
(I) THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A NETWORK OF
WEB PORTALS THAT PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE REFERRAL SERVICES,
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION,
PREVENTION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH
OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES, COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH OFFICES,
PROVIDERS AND OTHERS THAT PROVIDE MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH TREATMENT AND RELATED SERVICES.
(II) THE EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING WEB PORTALS,
INCLUDING SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR MILITARY VETERANS
AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE REFERRAL
SERVICES FOR TRANSITIONAL, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT
HOUSING, JOB PLACEMENT AND CAREER COUNSELING AND OTHER
SERVICES FOR MILITARY VETERANS RETURNING TO CIVILIAN
LIFE.
(3) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS FUND
GRANTS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE FORMULAS UTILIZED
FOR THESE GRANTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015. IF THE TOTAL
FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER THIS SUBPARAGRAPH IS LESS THAN
20170HB1929PN3810 - 59 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
THAT AVAILABLE IN FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015, PAYMENTS SHALL
BE MADE ON A PRO RATA BASIS.
(II) AMOUNTS ALLOCATED FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR
FEE-FOR-SERVICE USED FOR THE SELECT PLAN FOR WOMEN
PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES SHALL BE USED FOR WOMEN'S
MEDICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING NONINVASIVE CONTRACEPTION
SUPPLIES.
(III) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, MONEY
APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FOR FEE-FOR-
SERVICE CARE, EXCLUSIVE OF INPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDED
THROUGH CAPITATION PLANS, SHALL INCLUDE SUFFICIENT MONEY
FOR TWO SEPARATE ALL PATIENT REFINED DIAGNOSTIC RELATED
GROUP PAYMENTS FOR INPATIENT ACUTE CARE GENERAL HOSPITAL
STAYS FOR:
(A) NORMAL NEWBORN CARE; AND
(B) MOTHERS' OBSTETRICAL DELIVERY.
(IV) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
FEE-FOR-SERVICE CARE THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(A) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2017-
2018 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR CLEFT PALATES AND
OTHER CRANIOFACIAL ANOMALIES.
(B) AT LEAST $800,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A
HOSPITAL FOR CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGIC SERVICES LOCATED
IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(C) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN THE
2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL LOCATED IN A
CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS.
(D) AT LEAST $5,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
A HOSPITAL IN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS IN A HOME
20170HB1929PN3810 - 60 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
RULE COUNTY THAT WAS FORMERLY A COUNTY OF THE SECOND
CLASS A.
(E) AT LEAST $2,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO
A UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS TO
EXPAND RESEARCH AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS FOR COMBATING
OPIOID ADDICTION.
(F) AT LEAST $250,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO AN
ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL LOCATED IN A FIRST CLASS TOWNSHIP
IN A COUNTY OF THE THIRD CLASS FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES.
(IV.1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE FEE-FOR-SERVICE CARE, SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE
INCLUDED TO PROVIDE RATES FOR AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION AT
THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS, BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2019:
(A) FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, NOT LESS THAN $180
PER LOADED TRIP.
(B) FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, NOT LESS THAN
$300 PER LOADED TRIP.
(C) FOR AIR AMBULANCE TRANSPORT, NOT LESS THAN
$3,325.53 PER LOADED TRIP.
(D) FOR GROUND MILEAGE, NOT LESS THAN $2 PER
MILE FOR EACH LOADED MILE BEYOND 20 LOADED MILES.
(E) FOR AIR MILEAGE, NOT LESS THAN $22.45 PER
MILE FOR EACH LOADED MILE BEYOND 20 LOADED MILES.
(V) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
CAPITATION, NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT USED IN THE 2014-2015
FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE USED FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF
DEPRESSION AND ITS COMPLICATIONS IN OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS
IN A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS.
(V.1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
20170HB1929PN3810 - 61 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
CAPITATION, SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE
RATES FOR AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION AT THE FOLLOWING
AMOUNTS, BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2019:
(A) FOR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, NOT LESS THAN $180
PER LOADED TRIP.
(B) FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, NOT LESS THAN
$300 PER LOADED TRIP.
(C) FOR AIR AMBULANCE TRANSPORT, NOT LESS THAN
$3,325.53 PER LOADED TRIP.
(D) FOR GROUND MILEAGE, NOT LESS THAN $2 PER
MILE FOR EACH LOADED MILE BEYOND 20 LOADED MILES.
(E) FOR AIR MILEAGE, NOT LESS THAN $22.45 PER
MILE FOR EACH LOADED MILE BEYOND 20 LOADED MILES.
(VI) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
LONG-TERM CARE, NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN
THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A
COUNTY NURSING HOME LOCATED IN A HOME RULE COUNTY THAT
WAS FORMERLY A COUNTY OF THE SECOND CLASS A WITH MORE
THAN 725 BEDS AND A MEDICAID ACUITY AT 0.79 AS OF AUGUST
1, 2015, $1,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A NONPUBLIC
NURSING HOME LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE FIRST CLASS WITH
MORE THAN 395 BEDS AND A MEDICAID ACUITY AT 1.14 AS OF
AUGUST 1, 2017, TO ENSURE ACCESS TO NECESSARY NURSING
CARE IN THAT COUNTY AND $5,000,000 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED
TO A NONPUBLIC NURSING HOME LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE
EIGHTH CLASS WITH MORE THAN 119 BEDS AND A MEDICAID
ACUITY OF 1.02 AS OF AUGUST 1, 2017, TO ENSURE ACCESS TO
NECESSARY NURSING HOME CARE IN THAT COUNTY.
(VII) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
LONG-TERM CARE, NO LESS THAN $850,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED
20170HB1929PN3810 - 62 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
TO A SPECIAL REHABILITATION FACILITY IN PEER GROUP NUMBER
13 IN A CITY OF THE THIRD CLASS WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN
115,000 AND 120,000 BASED UPON 2010 CENSUS DATA, AND AN
ADDITIONAL $750,000 SHALL BE PAID IN EQUAL PAYMENTS TO
NURSING FACILITIES THAT QUALIFIED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
VENTILATOR CARE AND TRACHEOSTOMY CARE PAYMENTS IN FISCAL
YEAR 2014-2015 WITH A PERCENTAGE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
RECIPIENT RESIDENTS WHO REQUIRED MEDICALLY NECESSARY
VENTILATOR CARE OR TRACHEOSTOMY CARE GREATER THAN 90%.
(VII.1) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE LONG-TERM CARE, SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE INCLUDED
TO PROVIDE FOR A 1% RATE INCREASE, BEGINNING ON JANUARY
1, 2019.
(VIII) FEDERAL OR STATE MONEY APPROPRIATED UNDER THE
GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
VIII-H OF THE HUMAN SERVICES CODE, NOT USED TO MAKE
PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS QUALIFYING AS LEVEL III TRAUMA
CENTERS OR SEEKING ACCREDITATION AS LEVEL III TRAUMA
CENTERS SHALL BE USED TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS
QUALIFYING AS LEVELS I AND II TRAUMA CENTERS.
(IX) QUALIFYING ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS THAT
RECEIVED MONEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 SHALL NOT
RECEIVE ANY LESS THAN THE STATE APPROPRIATION MADE
AVAILABLE TO THOSE ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTERS DURING FISCAL
YEAR 2017-2018.
(X) QUALIFYING PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PLANS THAT
RECEIVED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 SHALL NOT
RECEIVE ANY LESS THAN THE STATE APPROPRIATION MADE
AVAILABLE TO THOSE PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PLANS DURING FISCAL
YEAR 2017-2018.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 63 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(XI) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
TRANSPORTATION SHALL ONLY BE UTILIZED AS A PAYMENT OF
LAST RESORT FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS.
(4) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING
MAY BE USED FOR WOMEN'S MEDICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING
NONINVASIVE CONTRACEPTION SUPPLIES.
(II) (RESERVED).
(5) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(I) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR WOMEN'S SERVICE PROGRAMS
GRANTS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES WHOSE PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO
PROMOTE CHILDBIRTH AND PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION
SHALL BE EXPENDED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO WOMEN UNTIL
CHILDBIRTH AND FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS THEREAFTER, INCLUDING
FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, HEALTH CARE, COUNSELING,
ADOPTION SERVICES, PARENTING CLASSES, ASSISTANCE FOR
POSTDELIVERY STRESS AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES AND FOR RELATED OUTREACH PROGRAMS. AGENCIES MAY
SUBCONTRACT WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ENTITIES THAT OPERATE
PROJECTS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO PROVIDE ALL OR A
PORTION OF THESE SERVICES. PROJECTS RECEIVING MONEY
REFERRED TO IN THIS SUBPARAGRAPH SHALL NOT PROMOTE, REFER
FOR OR PERFORM ABORTIONS OR ENGAGE IN ANY COUNSELING
WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE APPROPRIATION REFERRED TO
IN THIS SUBPARAGRAPH AND SHALL BE PHYSICALLY AND
FINANCIALLY SEPARATE FROM ANY COMPONENT OF ANY LEGAL
ENTITY ENGAGING IN SUCH ACTIVITIES.
(II) FEDERAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR TANFBG
ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION SHALL BE UTILIZED SOLELY FOR
20170HB1929PN3810 - 64 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SERVICES TO WOMEN WHOSE GROSS FAMILY INCOME IS BELOW 185%
OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
(6) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR AUTISM INTERVENTION AND
SERVICES:
(I) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN THE 2014-
2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE FIFTH CLASS
WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN 130,000 AND 135,000 UNDER THE
2010 FEDERAL DECENNIAL CENSUS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A
HEALTH SYSTEM THAT OPERATES BOTH A GENERAL ACUTE CARE
HOSPITAL AND A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY THAT HAS A
CENTER FOR AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LOCATED
IN A COUNTY OF THE FIFTH CLASS WITH A POPULATION BETWEEN
130,000 AND 135,000 UNDER THE 2010 FEDERAL DECENNIAL
CENSUS;
(II) $260,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO AN INSTITUTION
OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES AUTISM EDUCATION AND
DIAGNOSTIC CURRICULUM LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS THAT OPERATES A CENTER FOR AUTISM IN A COUNTY OF
THE SECOND CLASS A;
(III) $260,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO AN INSTITUTION
OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES AUTISM EDUCATION AND
DIAGNOSTIC CURRICULUM AND IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY OF THE
SECOND CLASS;
(IV) NO LESS THAN THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED IN THE
2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR PROGRAMS TO
PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND FITNESS OF PERSONS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LOCATED IN A CITY OF THE FIRST
CLASS;
(V) $500,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR THE EXPANSION OF
20170HB1929PN3810 - 65 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
AN ADULT AUTISM PROGRAM IN A COUNTY OF THE THIRD CLASS;
AND
(VI) $500,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR AN ENTITY THAT
PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS
WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A COUNTY OF
THE THIRD CLASS WITH A POPULATION OF AT LEAST 519,000,
BUT NOT MORE THAN 519,500, UNDER THE 2010 FEDERAL
DECENNIAL CENSUS.
(7) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY
CENTERS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE BASE FOR
CALCULATION OF THE COUNTY CHILD WELFARE NEEDS-BASED BUDGET
FOR A FISCAL YEAR.
(8) FROM MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY
CENTERS, NO LESS THAN $235,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO A
PROGRAM FOR EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS WHICH IS
LABELED AS A PROMISING APPROACH UNDER THE MATERNAL, INFANT
AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM AND HAS SUBMITTED
DATA TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES TO BE QUALIFIED AS AN EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING
MODEL.
(9) FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR 2-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS,
$750,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED FOR A STATEWIDE 2-1-1 SYSTEM
GRANT PROGRAM.
(10) THE APPROPRIATION FOR BLIND AND VISUAL SERVICES
INCLUDES AN ALLOCATION FOR A STATEWIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROVIDER ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND
PRESCHOOL VISION SCREENINGS AND EYE SAFETY EDUCATION AND AN
ALLOCATION TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES AND PREVENTION OF
BLINDNESS SERVICES IN CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS. ALLOCATIONS
20170HB1929PN3810 - 66 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SHALL BE MADE IN THE AMOUNTS USED FOR THOSE PURPOSES IN
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015.
(11) TO SUPPLEMENT THE MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE
DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS WITH
DISABILITIES, IN ADDITION TO THE MONTHLY PREMIUM ESTABLISHED
UNDER SECTION 1503(B)(1) OF THE ACT OF JUNE 26, 2001
(P.L.755, NO.77), KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT, THE
DEPARTMENT MAY ADJUST THE PERCENTAGE OF THE PREMIUM UPON
APPROVAL OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES AS
AUTHORIZED UNDER FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO MAKE
PAYMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PARAGRAPH OR SECTION 1503(B)
(1) OF THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ACT SHALL RESULT IN THE
TERMINATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COVERAGE.
(12) THE PROVISIONS OF 8 U.S.C. ยงยง 1611 (RELATING TO
ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL
PUBLIC BENEFITS), 1612 (RELATING TO LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF
QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS) AND 1642
(RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC
BENEFITS) SHALL APPLY TO PAYMENTS AND PROVIDERS.
SECTION 1730-H. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE:
(1) THE ENHANCED REVENUE COLLECTION ACCOUNT SHALL
CONTINUE AS A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020. REVENUES COLLECTED AND THE
AMOUNT OF REFUNDS AVOIDED AS A RESULT OF EXPANDED TAX RETURN
REVIEWS AND TAX COLLECTION ACTIVITIES SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO
THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT. THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(I) OF THE MONEY TRANSFERRED UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH IN
THE ACCOUNT, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020, UP
20170HB1929PN3810 - 67 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
TO $30,000,000 IS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT TO FUND
THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPANDED TAX RETURN REVIEWS AND
TAX COLLECTION ACTIVITIES. THE BALANCE OF THE MONEY IN
THE ACCOUNT SHALL BE RETURNED PROPORTIONATELY TO THE
GENERAL FUND REVENUE OR REFUND ACCOUNTS THAT WERE THE
SOURCE OF THE MONEY NO LATER THAN THE 28TH DAY OF EACH
MONTH OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
(II) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A REPORT TO THE
GOVERNOR, THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF
THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE
CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
BY JUNE 1, 2019, AND BY EACH JUNE 1 THEREAFTER, WITH THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(A) A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF THE DEPARTMENT'S
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN IMPLEMENTING EXPANDED TAX
RETURN REVIEWS AND TAX COLLECTION ACTIVITIES.
(B) THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE COLLECTED AND THE
AMOUNT OF REFUNDS AVOIDED AS A RESULT OF THE EXPANDED
TAX RETURN REVIEWS AND TAX COLLECTION ACTIVITIES,
INCLUDING THE TYPE OF TAX GENERATING THE REVENUE AND
AVOIDED REFUNDS.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1731-H. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1732-H. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1733-H. PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1734-H. STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1735-H. PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:
20170HB1929PN3810 - 68 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAMS
SHALL BE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS RELATED TO TRAINING WORKING
SERVICE DOGS FOCUSING ON RESCUE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1736-H. PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1737-H. STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1737.1-H. STATE-RELATED INSTITUTIONS (RESERVED).
SECTION 1738-H. PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
AGENCY.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY:
(1) THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY
SHALL ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TO TRANSFER UP TO $4,550,000 FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PURPOSES
SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 13 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 2, 1992
(P.L.741, NO.113), KNOWN AS THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE ACT.
(2) THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY
SHALL ALLOCATE $500,000 FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
FUND FOR THE CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY KEYSTONE ACADEMY.
(3) FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR PAYMENT OF EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE GRANTS, THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED
TO A STATE-OWNED UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN TIOGA COUNTY FOR MERIT
SCHOLARSHIPS.
SECTION 1739-H. PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1740-H. PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
AUTHORITY (RESERVED).
SECTION 1741-H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING BOARD (RESERVED).
20170HB1929PN3810 - 69 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SECTION 1742-H. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1743-H. (RESERVED).
SECTION 1744-H. (RESERVED).
SECTION 1745-H. (RESERVED).
SECTION 1746-H. (RESERVED).
SECTION 1747-H. (RESERVED).
SECTION 1748-H. COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY (RESERVED).
SECTION 1749-H. THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1750-H. PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (RESERVED).
SECTION 1751-H. LIHEABG (RESERVED).
SUBARTICLE C
STATE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AGENCIES
SECTION 1761-H. HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT COUNCIL
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1762-H. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1763-H. LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU (RESERVED).
SECTION 1764-H. LEGISLATIVE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1765-H. LEGISLATIVE DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1766-H. JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION (RESERVED).
SECTION 1767-H. JOINT LEGISLATIVE AIR AND WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1768-H. LEGISLATIVE AUDIT ADVISORY COMMISSION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1769-H. INDEPENDENT REGULATORY REVIEW COMMISSION
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1770-H. CAPITOL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (RESERVED).
20170HB1929PN3810 - 70 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SECTION 1771-H. PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON SENTENCING
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1772-H. CENTER FOR RURAL PENNSYLVANIA (RESERVED).
SECTION 1773-H. COMMONWEALTH MAIL PROCESSING CENTER (RESERVED).
SECTION 1774-H. TRANSFERS (RESERVED).
SECTION 1775-H. INDEPENDENT FISCAL OFFICE.
DURING THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR, THE INDEPENDENT FISCAL
OFFICE SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A STUDY ASSESSING THE
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS AND FISCAL IMPACT OF MANDATING NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE SELLERS.
SUBARTICLE D
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
SECTION 1781-H. SUPREME COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1782-H. SUPERIOR COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1783-H. COMMONWEALTH COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1784-H. COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS (RESERVED).
SECTION 1785-H. COMMUNITY COURTS; MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1786-H. PHILADELPHIA TRAFFIC COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1787-H. PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1788-H. JUDICIAL CONDUCT BOARD (RESERVED).
SECTION 1789-H. COURT OF JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE (RESERVED).
SECTION 1790-H. JUROR COST REIMBURSEMENT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1791-H. COUNTY COURT REIMBURSEMENT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1792-H. SENIOR JUDGES (RESERVED).
SECTION 1793-H. TRANSFER OF MONEY BY SUPREME COURT (RESERVED).
SUBARTICLE E
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
(RESERVED)
ARTICLE XVII-I
20170HB1929PN3810 - 71 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
2018-2019 RESTRICTIONS ON APPROPRIATIONS
FOR FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
SECTION 1701-I. APPLICABILITY.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, THIS ARTICLE
APPLIES TO THE ACT OF JUNE , 2018 (P.L. , NO.1A), KNOWN AS
THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2018, AND ALL OTHER
APPROPRIATION ACTS OF 2018.
SECTION 1702-I. STATE LOTTERY FUND.
THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR PENNCARE SHALL NOT BE
UTILIZED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING.
(2) (RESERVED).
SECTION 1703-I. TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1704-I. JUDICIAL COMPUTER SYSTEM AUGMENTATION ACCOUNT
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1705-I. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATING FUND
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1706-I. THE STATE STORES FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1707-I. MOTOR LICENSE FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1708-I. AVIATION RESTRICTED ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1709-I. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1710-I. MILK MARKETING FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1711-I. HOME INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1712-I. TUITION ACCOUNT GUARANTEED SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1713-I. BANKING FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1714-I. FIREARM RECORDS CHECK FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1715-I. BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1716-I. OIL AND GAS LEASE FUND (RESERVED).
20170HB1929PN3810 - 72 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
SECTION 1717-I. HOME IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1718-I. CIGARETTE FIRE SAFETY AND FIREFIGHTER
PROTECTION ACT ENFORCEMENT FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1719-I. INSURANCE REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT FUND
(RESERVED).
SECTION 1720-I. PENNSYLVANIA RACE HORSE DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTED
RECEIPTS ACCOUNT (RESERVED).
SECTION 1721-I. JUSTICE REINVESTMENT FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1722-I. MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1723-I. STATE RACING FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1724-I. ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM FUND (RESERVED).
SECTION 1725-I. RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS.
(A) GENERAL PROVISIONS.--THE SECRETARY MAY CREATE RESTRICTED
RECEIPT ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTERING FEDERAL GRANTS
ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES DESIGNATED IN THIS SECTION.
(B) DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.--THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
(1) ARC HOUSING REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.
(2) (RESERVED).
(C) DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.--THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
(1) FEDERAL AID TO VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.
(2) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965 (PUBLIC
LAW 88-578, 16 U.S.C. ยง 460L-4 ET SEQ.).
(3) NATIONAL FOREST RESERVE ALLOTMENT.
(D) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.--THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED
RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION:
20170HB1929PN3810 - 73 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(1) EDUCATION OF THE DISABLED - PART C.
(2) LSTA - LIBRARY GRANTS.
(3) THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY FEDERAL AID.
(4) EMERGENCY IMMIGRATION EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
(5) EDUCATION OF THE DISABLED - PART D.
(6) HOMELESS ADULT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(7) SEVERELY HANDICAPPED.
(8) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENTS TO LOCAL EDUCATION
AGENCIES.
(E) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.--THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
(1) FEDERAL WATER RESOURCES PLANNING ACT.
(2) FLOOD CONTROL PAYMENTS.
(3) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ACT - INVENTORY OF
PROGRAMS.
(F) DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS.--THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS:
(1) SHARE LOAN PROGRAM.
(2) (RESERVED).
(G) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.--THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED
RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION:
(1) CAPITAL ASSISTANCE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PROGRAMS.
(2) RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE.
(3) RIDESHARING/VAN POOL PROGRAM - ACQUISITION.
(H) PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.--THE FOLLOWING
RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:
20170HB1929PN3810 - 74 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(1) RECEIPTS FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - DISASTER RELIEF -
DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS.
(2) (RESERVED).
(I) PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION.--THE
FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE
PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION:
(1) FEDERAL GRANT - NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACT.
(2) (RESERVED).
(J) EXECUTIVE OFFICES.--THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED RECEIPT
ACCOUNTS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
(1) RETIRED EMPLOYEES MEDICARE PART D.
(2) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE.
(3) JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE.
(4) EARLY RETIREE REINSURANCE PROGRAM.
SECTION 1726-I. FUND TRANSFERS.
(A) TRANSFER TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNTS.--FROM THE FUNDS
RECEIVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE III OF THE ACT OF MARCH
4, 1971 (P.L.6, NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971, THE
SUM OF $4,901,000 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE ACCOUNT
ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 1799.7-E AND THE SUM OF $5,200,000
SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION
1799.8-E.
(B) TRANSFER TO SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND.--NO LATER
THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2018, THE SUM OF $15,000,000 SHALL BE
TRANSFERRED TO THE SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND IN THE STATE
TREASURY FROM FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE III
OF THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971.
(C) TRANSFER TO COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY.--
(1) FROM THE FIRST INDUSTRIES PROGRAM ACCOUNT
20170HB1929PN3810 - 75 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
ESTABLISHED UNDER 64 PA.C.S. ยง 1542 (RELATING TO REVOLVING
LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNTS), THE SUM OF $5,000,000 SHALL BE
TRANSFERRED TO AN ACCOUNT TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE
COMMONWEALTH FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIC TRANSITION, VALUE-ADDED PROCESSING AND
MARKETING GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF PENNSYLVANIA'S DAIRY INDUSTRY.
(2) GUIDELINES.--THE AUTHORITY SHALL ADOPT GUIDELINES
FOR THE APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION AND
SHALL ENSURE THAT GRANTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL GEOGRAPHIC
AREAS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH.
SECTION 25. REPEALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEAL UNDER
PARAGRAPH (2) IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1704-E OF THE ACT.
(2) SECTION 605-B(A), (B) AND (D) OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9,
1929 (P.L.177, NO.175), KNOWN AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF
1929, ARE REPEALED.
(3) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEALS UNDER
PARAGRAPH (4) ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE AMENDMENT OF
SECTION 1725-E OF THE ACT.
(4) THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE REPEALED:
(I) SECTIONS 206(B) AND 304(B) OF THE ACT OF JUNE
29, 1953 (P.L.304, NO.66), KNOWN AS THE VITAL STATISTICS
LAW OF 1953.
(II) SECTION 206(C)(1) OF THE VITAL STATISTICS LAW
OF 1953 IS REPEALED INSOFAR AS IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1725-E OF THE ACT.
(5) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEALS UNDER
PARAGRAPH (6) ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE AMENDMENT OF
SECTION 1727-E OF THE ACT.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 76 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
(6) SECTION 613-A(B) OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929
IS REPEALED.
(7) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE REPEALS UNDER
PARAGRAPH (8) ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ADDITION OF
SECTION 1775-H OF THE ACT.
(8) SECTION 278(C) OF THE ACT OF MARCH 4, 1971 (P.L.6,
NO.2), KNOWN AS THE TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 IS REPEALED.
SECTION 26. THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1725-E OF THE ACT SHALL
TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
(2) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT
IMMEDIATELY.
20170HB1929PN3810 - 77 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12