Rep. Nancy Guenst

Maddy summaryHB 1264 allows the Pennsylvania Adjutant General to lease portions of Fort Indiantown Gap to private businesses or nonprofits that meet specific criteria. These businesses must directly benefit military personnel, veterans, their families, and the local community, with all revenue deposited into the new Service Members, Veterans and their Families Fund. The bill establishes clear selection criteria for lessees, prioritizing businesses offering services that support the military community and local residents. It also limits administrative or judicial review of leasing decisions to streamline the process. This bill primarily affects Fort Indiantown Gap personnel, veterans, their families, and local businesses seeking to operate on the installation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 6, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania to recognize Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the nation's oldest Greek-letter sorority founded by African-American women in 1908. It honors AKA's 117-year history of service, its 360,000 global members, and its community initiatives focused on social justice, education, and economic empowerment. The resolution is purely commemorative and does not create new laws or policies; it simply designates a day for the sorority to engage with Pennsylvania legislators.

Maddy summaryHB 31 proposes a constitutional amendment to replace Pennsylvania's current Legislative Reapportionment Commission - which includes legislative leaders - with an Independent Redistricting Commission. The new commission would draw state legislative and congressional district boundaries after each federal census, following specific redistricting criteria outlined in the amendment. This change aims to reduce partisan influence by removing direct legislative control over redistricting. The bill does not detail the exact criteria but requires the commission to adhere to them when creating district maps.

Maddy summaryHB 819 amends Pennsylvania's teacher certification rules to require expanded professional development options, including manufacturing workplace visits and coaching for advanced courses. It establishes a grant program to help schools that lack access to rigorous courses - such as AP, IB, dual enrollment, or career-focused programs - by funding educator training and course offerings. The law mandates school entities to provide these courses and sets benchmarks for eligibility, with the Department of Education overseeing implementation. This directly affects teachers (through updated certification requirements) and schools struggling to offer college-level coursework.

Maddy summaryHB 411 adds a new supplemental annuity for eligible Pennsylvania state retirees, starting July 2025. It applies to retirees who retired before July 2, 2001, have specific service credit (excluding certain classifications), and are receiving monthly payments on July 1, 2025. The amount equals a percentage (ranging from 15% to 24.5%) of their July 2025 monthly annuity, based on their retirement date. The benefit is paid automatically unless retirees opt out, and the cost will be funded over 10 years starting July 2026. This bill does not apply to survivors or retirees with certain service types.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania's HB 1188 bans state-owned electronic devices and networks from using artificial intelligence applications controlled by "foreign adversaries" as defined by federal law (10 U.S.C. § 4872(d)(2)). It directly affects Pennsylvania government agencies, local municipalities, and schools (via "local education agencies") by prohibiting the installation of such AI apps on state devices or access through state networks. Exceptions include law enforcement, security research, and risk mitigation activities. Violations require referral to the State Ethics Commission for investigation under existing ethics laws. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1177 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to clarify that specific government service income is excluded from the definition of "compensation" for personal income tax purposes. The bill explicitly removes from taxable compensation income earned from active duty with the U.S. armed forces outside Pennsylvania, the U.S. Public Health Service, NOAA, or Pennsylvania emergency duty (including under state emergency management laws). This change directly affects Pennsylvania residents who receive these government service payments, ensuring they are not classified as taxable compensation under current law. The bill does not alter tax rates or brackets but refines the tax code's definition of taxable income to align with federal and state service structures.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 184) directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study the state's trespassing laws and how they are enforced. The study aims to identify ways to better deter trespassing on private property. It does not change existing laws but requires the committee to report findings to several legislative committees, including Judiciary and Game and Fisheries committees. The resolution is procedural and affects only the committees conducting the study, not the public or property owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Pennsylvania to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement where participating states award their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote. If the compact reaches 270 electoral votes (a majority), Pennsylvania would allocate its electoral votes to the national popular vote winner instead of the candidate who wins Pennsylvania's popular vote. The bill requires Pennsylvania to continue holding its usual statewide popular election for president, but the state's electors would be appointed based on the aggregated national vote totals across all compact states. This change would only take effect once the compact is operational with enough states to control a majority of electoral votes.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution (HR 50) symbolically designates March 25, 2025, as "Greek Independence Day" within the state. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution honors Greek heritage and historical ties between Greece and the U.S., referencing Greek-American contributions to Pennsylvania's culture and history. As a commemorative gesture, it has no binding effect or practical impact on residents or government operations.