Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

Maddy summaryHB 2077 limits parking enforcement in Pennsylvania by prohibiting municipalities, parking authorities, or the Commonwealth from issuing more than one parking ticket per vehicle per day. It also requires a 14-day grace period before fines can be applied for overdue tickets and mandates municipal approval for changes to parking rates or enforcement hours. The bill bans performance-based pay raises, bonuses, or financial incentives for employees tied to the number of tickets issued. These provisions directly affect drivers receiving parking citations, local governments managing parking, and contracted parking enforcement companies. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to audit all current incentives for public school district consolidation and shared services. The audit will examine why these incentives aren't being used (as no districts have voluntarily consolidated since 2009), review other states' approaches, and assess how to better incentivize consolidation for districts of specific enrollment sizes. The committee must issue a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year. This process does not create new policies but aims to inform future decisions about school district reorganization.

Maddy summaryHB 2079 establishes a program to reimburse eligible entities - such as school districts, counties, human services providers, Pre-K programs, and Head Start providers - for documented financing costs or lost interest income caused by delays in passing the state budget (defined as the period from July 1, 2025, until the 2025-2026 budget takes effect). The program is funded primarily by "impasse-generated interest" (interest earned from delayed state spending during the budget impasse), with the legislature providing additional funds if needed. The Office of the Budget will administer the program, including processing applications and reporting annually on reimbursements, funding sources, and recipient details.

Maddy summaryHB 2061 amends Pennsylvania's tax code to add new requirements for data center owners seeking tax incentives under the computer data center equipment program. It requires applicants to submit an affirmation that all contractors and subcontractors for construction, renovation, demolition, or similar work (starting July 1, 2025) will pay workers at least the Pennsylvania prevailing wage rate, as defined by the state's prevailing wage law. This applies regardless of whether the project would otherwise qualify for prevailing wage coverage under existing law. The bill directly affects data center developers planning major construction or renovation projects after July 2025 to qualify for tax incentives.

Maddy summaryHB 2063 establishes emissions standards for transportation and heating fuels in Pennsylvania, requiring fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of fuels sold in the state. It creates the Clean Fuels Standards Board to set annual emissions targets and administers the Fair Market Credit Trading Program, where entities that exceed standards can sell credits to those that fall short. The law directly affects fuel producers, refiners, and distributors by mandating lower emissions per unit of fuel energy, measured using life-cycle greenhouse gas analysis. Key provisions include technology-neutral standards (not favoring specific fuels), exemptions for agricultural co-products, and a credit system to incentivize clean fuel production without specifying outcome predictions.

Maddy summaryHB 2067 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify emergency powers for school boards during unforeseen crises. It allows boards to temporarily adjust school schedules (reducing daily hours or total days), shift to virtual learning, or furlough nonessential staff - subject to approval by the Secretary of Education and a maximum 4-year duration. The bill specifically enables districts to declare emergencies if the state budget isn't enacted within 60 days of a new fiscal year. This directly affects all Pennsylvania public school districts facing unexpected disruptions to normal operations.

Maddy summaryHB 2069 creates new rules for Pennsylvania municipalities to use automated systems that enforce vehicle noise limits using stationary cameras and decibel meters. It requires cities, towns, or counties to get state approval before installing these systems, including submitting details about proposed locations and justifications. The bill establishes procedures for application review, defines key terms like "automated vehicle noise enforcement system," and specifies penalties for violations of existing noise limits (67 Pa. Code § 157.11). Municipalities must designate a system administrator to manage the equipment and ensure compliance with the new framework.

Maddy summaryHB 2070 amends Pennsylvania's Physical Therapy Practice Act to clarify that "dry needling" is a distinct physical therapy technique (not acupuncture) and requires licensed physical therapists to complete an approved certification program before performing it. The bill directly affects physical therapists in Pennsylvania who use dry needling, adding a mandatory certification requirement. It also explicitly prohibits physical therapist assistants from performing dry needling, even under supervision, and updates the definition of physical therapy to include dry needling as a permitted modality. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 2072 establishes a tuition waiver program for Native American students attending Pennsylvania colleges. It requires public and private colleges to waive tuition for students who are active members of tribes listed by the state (including tribes historically connected to Pennsylvania or the Carlisle Indian School). To qualify, students must apply to a college, enroll full- or part-time, and prove tribe membership through the state's published list. Colleges must report participation and retention data annually to the Department of Education. This program directly affects Native American students seeking higher education in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns any threats of political violence against elected officials, specifically referencing recent public statements interpreted as threatening lawmakers who uphold constitutional duties. It reaffirms that military personnel must refuse unlawful orders under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), citing Articles 90-92 and the Nuremberg Principles. The resolution has no legal effect but symbolically urges compliance with the UCMJ and rejects intimidation tactics targeting representatives. It directs copies to the President, Defense Secretary, and Pennsylvania's congressional delegation. As a symbolic statement, it does not alter laws or directly affect any group beyond expressing legislative concern.