As a first step in the annual budget process, Governor Tom Corbett will present his proposal for the 2013-14 fiscal year before a joint session of the General Assembly tomorrow, Feb. 5, reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)
The governor is expected to roll out plans for funding transportation and pension reforms in conjunction with the budget proposal.
Lawmakers will make it a priority to adopt an on-time, fiscally responsible budget for the third consecutive year.
In the weeks following the budget address, both the House and Senate Appropriations committees will hold hearings to closely examine the details of the spending plan. House hearings begin the week of February 18, with the Department of Revenue and the Independent Fiscal Office among the first to testify.
The budget address will be streamed live on Cox’s website beginning at 11:30 a.m.