Rep. Jim Marshall

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the Second Class Township Code to establish new maximum annual compensation limits for township supervisors based on their town's population size. It sets specific salary caps ranging from $3,145 for smaller townships to $8,385 for those with 35,000 or more residents. Additionally, the legislation allows townships to choose a per-meeting payment system instead of an annual salary, provided the total amount paid does not exceed the established population-based maximums. Supervisors can receive these payments for attending advertised public meetings, with provisions for excused absences due to illness, emergencies, or family travel.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 2024 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" to highlight the impact of the disease on young people and their families. The measure does not create new laws or alter funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness and honor those affected by childhood cancer. It encourages residents to support the cause and acknowledges the state's existing medical facilities and research contributions in the fight against the illness.

Maddy summaryAlina's Law establishes a new Domestic Violence Prevention and Services Program administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to provide grants to county district attorneys' offices. These funds are intended to support the creation and distribution of educational materials, crisis hotlines, safe shelters, and other resources for victims of domestic violence. The bill also introduces a specific type of electronic monitoring device that allows authorities to track a defendant's location via GPS while enforcing protection orders, ensuring the device cannot be removed without alerting police. Additionally, the legislation creates a dedicated fund to finance these initiatives and requires the commission to develop application processes and report on the program's activities.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates October 2024 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" to honor Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to herbicides during their service. The measure highlights the health risks faced by these veterans, including those who served on ships in offshore waters, and acknowledges federal laws that presume certain diseases are linked to Agent Orange exposure. By officially recognizing this month, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges these veterans face regarding cancer and other conditions caused by chemical exposure.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Pennsylvania's PA EDGE tax credit program to support the creation of sustainable aviation fuel facilities within the state. It defines a "qualified taxpayer" as an entity that invests at least $400 million in construction, creates 400 permanent jobs, and adheres to local hiring and wage standards. Companies meeting these criteria can receive a tax credit of 75 cents per gallon of sustainable aviation fuel produced at their facility. Additionally, the legislation sets aside up to $30 million of existing unallocated funds specifically for this new initiative.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill authorizes the Department of Corrections to issue electronic control gloves to corrections officers, with mandatory distribution required for officers working in units housing inmates who have received disciplinary sanctions and are segregated from the general population. The legislation mandates that the department create public written policies for the use, training, maintenance, and storage of these devices and requires all officers to complete an approved training course before receiving them. Additionally, the bill defines electronic control gloves as gloves with electrodes that emit less than 500 volts to temporarily immobilize or restrain individuals and requires their use to comply with existing state guidelines on law enforcement use of force.

Maddy summaryThis law allows highway construction and maintenance vehicles in Pennsylvania to use flashing or revolving green lights in addition to the standard yellow lights. The Department of Transportation, working with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, will create rules for how these lights are used and must finalize them within three years. Only vehicles owned by municipalities, state agencies, or their contractors that are used for road work, snow removal, or traffic control are permitted to display these lights. Any other vehicle found using similar green lighting equipment will be considered to have committed a summary offense and could face a fine between $100 and $500.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to strengthen policies against bullying and cyberbullying for all public, private, and parochial schools. It requires school districts to adopt or revise their anti-bullying rules by January 1, 2009, to include clear definitions of bullying and cyberbullying, specific disciplinary consequences, and procedures for notifying parents within five days of an incident. The law defines bullying as severe or persistent acts that disrupt a student's education or school environment, while cyberbullying specifically involves these acts committed through computers or mobile devices during school hours. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools designate a staff member to receive bullying reports and ensures parent notifications comply with federal privacy laws.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill establishes a new program to manage the collection and recycling of portable batteries, directly affecting manufacturers and retailers who sell these products in the state. It requires producers to create Battery Stewardship Plans that outline how they will collect used batteries, fund recycling efforts, and educate the public on proper disposal methods. The legislation defines specific battery types that must be included in the program, such as small rechargeable and primary batteries, while excluding larger batteries used in electric vehicles or solar power systems. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection oversee the program, enforce performance standards, and impose penalties on those who fail to comply with the new rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Bucks County as the Ensign Sarah Mitchell Memorial Bridge to honor a local woman who died in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Navy. The legislation officially names the structure, which carries Pennsylvania Route 213 over Neshaminy Creek, after Ensign Sarah Joy Mitchell, a 2018 graduate of Neshaminy High School who passed away in 2018. To implement this change, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act is set to take effect 60 days after being signed into law.