Rep. Craig Staats

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Dover Township, York County, as the Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge to honor a local Marine Corps veteran who died in Vietnam. The legislation officially names the structure and requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for drivers. By formally recognizing Corporal Heilman's service and sacrifice, the act serves as a commemorative tribute rather than altering any transportation regulations or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge to honor the late Dr. Parlee. The legislation formally names the structure after the physician, who was known for his long career in radiology, military service, and extensive community philanthropy. To implement this change, the Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act will take effect 60 days after being passed.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates October 2024 as "Crime Prevention Month" to raise awareness about crime and safety within the state. The measure encourages residents, local law enforcement, schools, and businesses to collaborate on initiatives that promote personal safety and community engagement. By officially recognizing this month, the resolution aims to foster a shared sense of responsibility among citizens to work together toward reducing crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to better handle child custody issues when a parent is deployed for military service. It repeals older rules that restricted custody changes during deployment and replaces them with the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act. Under the new provisions, courts can temporarily assign custody to family members if a deployed parent requests it, provided this arrangement does not exceed the original custody rights and serves the child's best interest. Additionally, the law ensures that a parent's absence due to deployment cannot be used as a reason to change custody or that their absence is not considered when deciding what is best for the child.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Public School Employees' Retirement Board and the State Employees' Retirement Board to livestream their public meetings and post unedited video and written records online for at least three years. It also clarifies that sensitive investment information, such as details about alternative investments, will remain confidential to protect financial interests but will eventually become public once the risk of competitive harm or negative impact on investment value no longer exists. Additionally, the legislation mandates that specific basic details about alternative investment vehicles, including the manager's identity and the amount of money committed, must always be accessible to the public. These changes aim to increase transparency in how the boards manage records and conduct business while safeguarding sensitive financial data.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 20, 2024, as "Rescue Dog Day" throughout Pennsylvania to raise awareness for dogs in shelters. The measure aims to encourage the adoption of shelter pets and promote responsible pet care, such as spaying and neutering, to help reduce overcrowding in animal shelters. It does not create new laws or require any specific actions from residents but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the issue of shelter dog populations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Franklin County as the Pvt. Clyde C. McVitty Memorial Bridge to honor a local soldier who served in World War II. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to place official signs bearing the new name on the bridge for drivers traveling in both directions. The act includes a brief history of Pvt. McVitty, noting his service with the 82nd Airborne Division and his death in action in Italy in 1944. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of U.S. Route 522 in Shade Gap, Pennsylvania, as the Special Agent Terry R. Anderson Memorial Highway to honor an FBI agent who died in the line of duty in 1966. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying this name along the roadway. It does not change traffic laws or funding but serves as a commemorative measure to recognize Special Agent Anderson's service and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Coalmont Borough, Huntingdon County, as the Private Samuel H. Thompson Memorial Bridge to honor a local World War II veteran. The legislation formally names the structure, which carries Pennsylvania Route 913 over Shoup Run, after Thompson, who was born in the area and died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942. Under the bill, the state Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Bigler Township, Clearfield County, as the Sergeant John Harold Branic Memorial Bridge to honor a local Marine who died in World War II. It requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic in both directions. The legislation recognizes Sergeant Branic, the first Madera resident killed in the war, whose remains were identified decades after he was declared missing in action. The act takes effect 60 days after being passed.