Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates $45 billion for the upcoming fiscal year state budget.

Highlights:

• Appropriates $45 billion for the upcoming fiscal year state budget, including (Sec. 1):

• $643 million to Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University;

• $100 million for intellectual disabilities workforce development and retention;

• $26.8 million state supreme court costs and judge salaries.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 4).

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