Rep. Milou Mackenzie

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a curfew law for minors under 18 in Pennsylvania municipalities, making it a summary offense for them to remain in public places during designated curfew hours. The legislation allows minors to avoid penalties if they are accompanied by an adult, traveling by motor vehicle or public transit, going to or from work without detours, responding to an emergency, or attending or returning from school, religious, or recreational activities. Local governments will have the authority to set specific curfew times and enforce these rules within their jurisdictions. The law defines "minor" as anyone under 18 and "adult" as anyone 18 or older, and it will become effective 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called looting in Pennsylvania, specifically targeting theft that occurs during or right after natural disasters, lawful protests, or civil disobedience demonstrations. It defines looting as committing burglary, retail theft, or organized retail theft during these specific events and classifies the offense as a second-degree felony. The legislation includes a detailed list of what counts as a natural disaster, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, and earthquakes. If passed, the law will take effect 60 days after it is signed.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Local Tax Collection Law to improve how local governments notify taxpayers about their property and personal taxes. It requires tax collectors to send detailed notices to every taxpayer within a specific timeframe, ensuring the letter includes the tax rate, property details, total amount owed, payment instructions, and deadlines for penalties or abatements. The legislation also mandates that these notices be sent to the taxpayer's last known address and prohibits listing an individual's name as the payee, instead directing payments to the municipal tax collector's office. Additionally, the bill authorizes municipalities with home rule charters to set their own notice dates and instructs the Department of Community and Economic Development to create a standard form for these notices.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require the state to create a public comparison tool for institutions of higher education. The new tool will allow users to view and compare specific financial data, including the endowment amounts of different colleges and universities. By mandating this online resource, the legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in how higher education institutions manage their funds. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania public school districts to mail financial reports to local property taxpayers. Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, districts must send a notice by first-class mail to every resident taxpayer in their area. The notice will include financial data that is also available on the state education department's website. This change aims to ensure taxpayers receive direct information about their school district's finances without needing to search online.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local taxing districts in Pennsylvania, such as counties, cities, and school districts, to offer residents the option to pay their taxes in up to twelve monthly installments instead of a single lump sum. Under the new rules, these payment plans can be established through local ordinances or resolutions, but taxpayers will not receive any discounts or interest reductions for paying over time. The legislation takes effect 60 days after it is signed into law, giving local governments time to update their collection systems to accommodate the expanded payment options.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to create a new crime called invasion of privacy in Pennsylvania's criminal code. It would make a single violation a first-degree misdemeanor, while multiple violations would be upgraded to a third-degree felony. Additionally, anyone convicted of this offense would be required to delete or destroy any photos, videos, or other recordings they possess related to the crime, with failure to do so resulting in a separate third-degree felony charge. The law would take effect 60 days after it is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to identify and maintain a list of run-of-the-river dams across the state. Owners and permittees of these specific dams must mark the areas above, below, and adjacent to the structures with signs and buoys to warn swimmers, anglers, and boaters about potential hazards. The legislation also mandates that the department publish this list and a map of dam locations on its website, while owners are responsible for repairing or replacing any damaged or removed warning markers within 30 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state's Barbers' License Law to update language regarding who can be licensed as a manager-barber or barber-teacher. The changes remove specific references to cosmetology and adjust the text to clarify that these roles apply to licensed barbers. By deleting certain lines and inserting new wording, the legislation streamlines the rules for professional licensing in barbering.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania law requires fuel delivery trucks to use meters that generate printed receipts for all domestic customers receiving light fuel oils. The bill mandates that each receipt must have a unique serial number and allows customers to choose between a physical ticket or an electronic version if the delivery company has the technology. Sellers are prohibited from charging extra fees for providing receipts in any format, and they must keep all records for two years. The regulation applies specifically to the delivery of light fuel oils to individual consumers within the state.