Rep. Mark Gillen

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2738 amends state law to require the Public Utility Commission to submit an annual report by April 15 that compares utility rates across different service areas for gas, water, and waste water customers. Starting in 2027, this report must include a five-year historical summary of rate cases, supplier data, and the cumulative financial impact of various charges on residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The bill mandates that these impacts be presented using standardized usage assumptions and plain-language explanations for specific cost drivers such as infrastructure investments, fuel costs, and storm recovery. Additionally, the report must detail major electric transmission projects affecting Pennsylvania ratepayers and identify any regulatory provisions that create recurring implementation challenges or reduce bill transparency.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2732 amends the Real Estate Tax Sale Law to prevent the forced sale of homes owned by seniors who are experiencing financial hardship. To qualify, an individual must be at least 65 years old, live in the property as their primary residence, and demonstrate that their household income is at or below the federal poverty level or that they face significant obstacles such as high medical costs or caregiving duties. If a homeowner applies for this protection before a court confirms a tax sale, the county tax bureau must pause all sale proceedings and work with the owner to create a written repayment plan for the delinquent taxes. This protection remains in effect until the property is sold, it is no longer the owner's primary home, or the owner passes away, though the estate may continue the repayment plan for up to twelve months after the owner's death.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2731 directs the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to work with the Department of General Services to procure opioid antagonists through a competitive process. The bill mandates that cost-effectiveness must account for at least 90% of the decision-making weight, while also considering product efficacy, availability, brand type, and shelf life. Additionally, it requires the department to submit an annual report on the procurement strategy and vendor selection to legislative committee leaders starting in 2028.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" to honor the service members and civilians affected by the 1941 attack. The bill highlights a specific connection between the state and the event by noting that the USS Pennsylvania was present at Pearl Harbor and sustained casualties. It encourages residents to pause in remembrance, honor World War II veterans, and recognize the resilience of the people of Hawaii.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific highway interchange in Schuylkill County as a memorial to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr., who died in the line of duty in 2026. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the interchange by his name. This action honors Trooper Pahira's service and memory without altering any traffic laws or infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution condemns the Russian Federation's actions in Ukraine, specifically the illegal abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. The document states that these actions violate the Genocide Convention by attempting to erase Ukrainian identity and culture through forced adoption and re-education. It notes that while some children have been returned, hundreds of thousands remain at risk of exploitation and cultural assimilation in occupied territories. The resolution directs copies to the President, Vice President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Congress members to formally register the state's opposition to these policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2017 amends Pennsylvania's Radiation Protection Act (1984) by updating definitions related to radiation safety and revising fees for nuclear facilities and radioactive material transport. It directly affects nuclear power plant operators and companies transporting radioactive materials by changing how these fees are calculated and collected. The bill clarifies specific terms used in the original law and adjusts fee structures to reflect current operational standards. These changes aim to modernize the regulatory framework governing radiation safety oversight.