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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 2004: An Act establishing the Emergency SNAP Benefits Restricted Account and providing for a transfer to facilitate payment of SNAP benefits to recipients; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services, the Secretary of the Budget and the State Treasurer.

HB 2004 creates a special account to hold emergency funds for SNAP benefits, which provide food assistance to low-income residents. The bill requires the Department of Human Services, the Secretary of the Budget, and the State Treasurer to transfer these funds to pay SNAP recipients. This establishes a dedicated funding mechanism specifically for emergency SNAP benefit payments. The bill directly affects SNAP recipients by ensuring a streamlined process for receiving benefits during emergencies.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated state budget account for emergency SNAP benefits funding, ensuring fiscal allocation to essential food assistance program without tax changes.95% confidence
Jordan Harris (D) · 76 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 30, 2025

SR 177: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a legislative task force with an advisory committee of stakeholders to review, update and codify Pennsylvania's emergency management services law.

SR 177 is a procedural resolution directing Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to create a task force with stakeholder input. This task force will review, update, and organize the state's existing emergency management services law. The resolution does not change laws itself but sets up a process to modernize the framework governing emergency response. It affects how Pennsylvania manages emergency preparedness policies through future legislative updates.
Doug Mastriano (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 322: A Resolution recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania.

HR 322 is a resolution recognizing October 5-11, 2025, as "National Newspaper Week" in Pennsylvania. It formally acknowledges the importance of newspapers to the state's communities and media landscape. As a symbolic resolution, it has no binding effect or new policy requirements; it simply designates a specific week for recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 29, 2025.
Ben Waxman (D) · 19 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 15: A Resolution recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state government by formally recognizing the date for official purposes, such as ceremonies or proclamations. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it solely expresses the state's official acknowledgment of Veterans Day. It was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes Veterans Day, a symbolic gesture supporting veteran recognition per topic description.90% confidence
Dane Watro (R) · 29 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1727: An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials.

HB 1727 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to expand townships' authority to maintain and fund memorials. It allows second-class township boards of supervisors to maintain, repair, establish, or contribute to memorials honoring: (1) Pennsylvania National Guard or U.S. armed forces members (including reserves), and (2) first responders (firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and police officers). Townships may also accept donations from individuals or organizations to cover these memorial costs. The bill specifically updates Section 1538 of the 1933 Township Code and takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes memorials honoring veterans (PA National Guard/U.S. armed forces), directly recognizing their service per topic description.95% confidence
Brett Miller (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 855: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to taxation and assessments, further providing for abatement of certain interest and penalty.

HB 855 amends Pennsylvania's municipal tax laws to allow local governments to waive certain interest and penalties for late payments of property taxes or assessments. It directly affects property owners who fall behind on municipal tax payments by providing municipalities with clearer authority to reduce financial penalties. The bill's key provision establishes specific procedures for municipalities to approve these waivers without requiring additional state approval. This change aims to simplify debt resolution for taxpayers while giving local governments more flexibility in managing collections. The bill remains pending in the Finance Committee as of October 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by allowing municipalities to waive penalties on late property tax payments, aligning with tax relief for financially struggling property owners.90% confidence
Joe Webster (D) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 279: A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

HR 279 is a non-binding resolution recognizing October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally acknowledges domestic violence as a significant issue affecting Pennsylvanians, highlighting existing support resources like those provided by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV). The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or programs but serves as a symbolic commitment to raising public awareness about the issue and available victim support services. It aligns with Pennsylvania's ongoing efforts to address domestic violence through established community resources.
Sheryl Delozier (R) · 30 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 140: A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

HR 140 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2025 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally recognizes the cultural contributions of Polish Americans within the state. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 29, 2025, following committee review. This type of resolution serves to honor a community's heritage without imposing any legal obligations or funding changes.
Bob Merski (D) · 23 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2001: An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for incarcerated students; and abrogating a regulation.

HB 2001 amends Pennsylvania's education laws to establish educational opportunities for students incarcerated in state facilities. It directly affects incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania prisons by requiring educational programming access. The bill removes an existing regulation (abrogating it) to enable this change, though specific program details aren't outlined in the title. This focuses on policy changes to integrate incarcerated students into the state's education framework.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides educational access for incarcerated students in state facilities, directly supporting rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for incarcerated students by requiring programming in state facilities, removing a barrier to access.95% confidence
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2000: An Act providing for Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway; and making a repeal.

HB 2000 designates a specific section of highway in Pennsylvania as the "Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway" to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the highway corridor by renaming it, replacing a previous designation. The bill's key provision is the repeal of the prior highway name, formally establishing this new commemorative name through legislative action. This is a ceremonial measure with no funding or policy changes beyond the highway's official designation.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway to honor Medal of Honor recipients, directly aligning with veteran recognition indicator for support.85% confidence
Parke Wentling (R) · 32 co-sponsors
passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1406: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in theft and related offenses, further providing for grading of theft offenses.

HB 1406 would amend Pennsylvania's theft laws by changing how theft offenses are classified by severity (grading). It directly affects individuals convicted of theft crimes, as it would alter the legal categories used to determine penalties. The bill's key mechanism involves revising specific sections of the state's criminal code to adjust the grading system for theft offenses. This change would impact sentencing outcomes for theft cases but does not introduce new penalties or expand the scope of theft crimes.
Chris Rabb (D) · 27 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 1974: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, establishing the Contingency Management Support Grant Program.

HB 1974 creates a new Contingency Management Support Grant Program within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The bill establishes a mechanism for distributing grants to support substance use disorder treatment programs that use evidence-based contingency management approaches (like providing rewards for treatment adherence). This program directly affects licensed treatment providers and individuals receiving substance use disorder services by providing funding for these specific support services. The bill amends the 1929 Administrative Code to authorize this grant program under the department's existing authority.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new grant program funding substance use disorder treatment, directly allocating state funds for public health services under Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds evidence-based substance use disorder treatment programs to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates grant program funding evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, directly advancing healthcare services for addiction through targeted funding.95% confidence
Arvind Venkat (D) · 13 co-sponsors
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