Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB1167

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/24/26
• Refer: 2/24/26

Caption

Making appropriations from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Summary

SB1167 is a fiscal appropriations bill that directs $2,037,000 from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) for fiscal year 2026-2027. The measure is narrowly focused on funding and does not create new regulatory standards, licensing rules, or enforcement powers. Its operative effect is to authorize the transfer of specified fund revenue to support the PPA’s administration of taxicab and limousine regulation in Philadelphia. The bill applies only to the stated fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and takes effect on that date or immediately if later. Because it is an appropriation from an existing special fund, it affects state financial law and the allocation of dedicated transportation-regulatory revenues, rather than broader taxicab or limousine policy. The bill is likely to matter primarily to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, regulated taxi and limousine operators, and any stakeholders tied to the use of the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund.

Impact

SB1167 amends state appropriations law for fiscal year 2026-2027 by authorizing a $2,037,000 transfer from the Philadelphia Taxicab and Limousine Regulatory Fund to the Philadelphia Parking Authority. It does not alter the underlying regulatory framework for taxis or limousines, but it does determine how dedicated fund revenues may be spent and supports the PPA’s operations related to vehicle-for-hire regulation in Philadelphia.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee transcripts, votes, or recorded debate, so there is no documented controversy or support/opposition split in the materials provided. Based on the bill’s limited scope as a routine annual appropriation, the measure appears administrative and likely noncontroversial, with its practical effect centered on maintaining funding for the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s regulatory functions.

Contention

No specific points of contention are identified in the provided materials. If any concerns were to arise, they would likely relate to the size of the appropriation, the use of dedicated regulatory fund revenues, or whether the Philadelphia Parking Authority is the appropriate recipient of those funds. However, the bill text and context do not show any expressed disagreement from legislators, regulated parties, or the public.