Rep. Michael Stender

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to exempt sales and use of specific baby items from state sales tax for a family's first child. The new provision allows parents to purchase child passenger restraint systems, formula feeding supplies, and teethers without paying tax, provided the child is their oldest or only child at the time of purchase. The Department of Revenue is required to publish online guidance to help clarify how these exclusions will be implemented. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, or immediately if that date has already passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act to increase the maximum allowable rate for local services taxes from $52 to $156 per year. It also grants political subdivisions the authority to exempt residents with low income from this tax, requiring exemptions for those earning under $12,000 if the tax rate exceeds $10, and for those earning under $15,600 if the rate exceeds $52. The changes directly affect cities, boroughs, townships, school districts, and other local governments that levy these taxes, as well as the residents who pay them. The legislation is set to take effect 60 days after it is passed.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" to highlight the impact of ALS on patients and their families. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to increase public understanding of the disease and support ongoing research efforts. By formally recognizing the month, the resolution aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by those living with ALS and the importance of continued medical investigation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution that designates June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the construction industry. It directly affects construction contractors who operate based on free enterprise and select workers based on merit rather than union affiliation. The text highlights the sector's role in employing thousands of workers, fostering apprenticeship programs, and maintaining essential infrastructure across the state. By recognizing these contributions, the resolution aims to acknowledge the economic and community value provided by non-union construction businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge on Pennsylvania Route 53 in Houtzdale Borough as the Cpl. Melvin Philip "Dutch" Henry Memorial Bridge to honor a local veteran. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain official signs displaying this new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act includes background details about Cpl. Henry's life, military service, and heroic status, but its primary function is to formally rename the infrastructure rather than change any operational policies.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates 2025 as "The Year of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America" in Pennsylvania to honor the organization's 90-year history of service to faith, family, and country. It is a ceremonial measure expressing the state's recognition of the Catholic War Veterans' contributions, including their work with Pennsylvania's veterans community and their national service since 1935. The resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies - it is purely symbolic, with no direct impact on legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to temporarily exempt the sales and use tax on fireworks, sparklers, and grills for individual buyers. The exemption applies only during a six-month window starting July 1, 2026, and is limited to items purchased for personal, non-business use. The legislation defines specific types of fireworks, sparklers, and grills eligible for the break while requiring the Department of Revenue to provide online guidance on the rule's implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to temporarily exempt children's books, toys, and musical instruments from sales and use tax. The exemption applies only to individual buyers purchasing these items for personal use during a six-month window starting when the law takes effect. The legislation defines eligible items as those marketed for children aged 12 and under and clarifies that the tax break applies if payment is made within the six-month period, even if delivery occurs later. Additionally, the Department of Revenue will publish online guidance to help consumers understand how to claim this temporary exclusion.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill, HB 2457, amends the state's Tax Reform Code to temporarily exempt individuals from paying sales and use tax on tools purchased for home or auto repair. The change applies only during a six-month window starting on July 1, 2026, and covers both handheld and stationary tools along with necessary accessories. To implement this, the Department of Revenue will publish online guidance, and the tax exemption applies to purchases made within the six-month period even if delivery occurs afterward.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to temporarily exempt the sales and use tax on cribs, crib mattresses, and strollers in Pennsylvania. The exemption applies only to individual buyers purchasing these items for personal use during a six-month period starting July 1, 2026. Under the new rules, a sale is considered to occur when an individual places an order and pays for the item within that six-month window, even if delivery happens later. The Department of Revenue will issue online guidance to help businesses and consumers understand how to apply this temporary tax break.