Governor Shapiro Signs Nine Appropriations Bills Into Law | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed nine appropriations bills into law, marking the first pieces of budget legislation to pass for FY 2026-27.

"Today I signed into law the first pieces of budget legislation for the next year - ensuring we continue to process licenses and certificates quickly, support our retirees, and fund the agencies who serve hardworking Pennsylvanians," said Governor Shapiro. "This is the first step toward a final budget, and we will continue to have productive conversations with the House and Senate to deliver for the Commonwealth."

Governor Shapiro signed HB 2403, HB 2404, HB 2405, HB 2406, HB 2407, HB 2408, HB 2409, HB 2410, and HB 2411.

The appropriations bills signed today fund the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Licensing and the professional licensing boards it administers, the Workers Compensation system, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Office of Consumer Advocate in the Office of the Attorney General, the Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the State Employees Retirement System (SERS), the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), the Public Utility Commission (PUC), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).