Rep. Ed Neilson

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution officially designates November 5, 2024, as Jason Kelce's birthday and December 13, 2024, as Fletcher Cox's birthday. The measure honors the careers of these two former Philadelphia Eagles players, who are recognized for their contributions to the team's success and their extensive charitable work in the community. By formally acknowledging their achievements and retirement, the resolution aims to celebrate their impact on the state and the city of Philadelphia.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on the services, processes, and wait times provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services in Pennsylvania. The investigation will examine how long individuals with visual impairments wait for essential support and analyze how these delays affect their lives and career prospects. Additionally, the study will look into ways to improve efficiency, such as exploring partnerships with outside agencies to reduce waiting lists. The committee is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within 180 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a consumer data privacy framework that defines the responsibilities of data controllers and processors while setting penalties for non-compliance. It clarifies that controllers are entities that determine how personal information is used and requires them to implement reasonable safeguards to protect collected data. The legislation specifies that publicly available information and certain mathematical representations of data are excluded from the definition of personal information, and it includes exemptions for financial institutions. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for consumers to opt out of data processing and grants them a 60-day window to correct errors in their data requests.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws regarding off-road vehicles, specifically all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, within urban municipalities. It clarifies that cities of the second, second class A, and third class are considered urban municipalities for the purpose of these regulations. The legislation ensures that local governments retain the authority to create their own rules banning or restricting these vehicles within city limits and prevents the state law from being used to override local ordinances. Additionally, it confirms that operating these vehicles outside urban areas must still follow existing state and local laws. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes minor wording changes to a Pennsylvania law regarding sustainable transportation options. It updates the text to use the word "generated" instead of "gathered" and "fixed" instead of "rail-fixed" in the description of mobility systems. These adjustments do not alter the actual policies or requirements of the legislation. The changes are purely technical and do not affect who the law applies to or how it is enforced.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill requires school districts to print a 24/7 accessible suicide prevention hotline number on student identification cards for grades six through twelve. It also mandates that school safety coordinators ensure the same hotline number is prominently displayed on school websites and in the offices of counselors, principals, and administrators. These changes aim to make mental health resources more visible and accessible to students and staff within the school environment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the State Highway Law to update the definition of the most recent edition of the Department of Agriculture's geographic information system. Specifically, it sets the baseline for weather data to the 2012 edition covering the period from 1976 through 2005. The change allows the Department of Agriculture to update this definition through future regulations as needed. This adjustment directly affects how weather data is referenced when planning the construction, improvement, maintenance, and repair of state highways.

Maddy summaryHB 2453 officially renames numerous bridges, roads, and highway interchanges across Pennsylvania to honor individuals who served in the military or law enforcement. The bill designates specific infrastructure locations, such as bridges over various creeks and rivers and sections of state and federal highways, with new memorial names. These changes directly affect state transportation records and signage, ensuring that the names of the honored individuals appear on official maps and road markers. By updating the legal names of these public works, the legislation preserves the memory of the dedicated service members and agents listed in the text.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania resolution designates the week of August 5 through 9, 2024, as "National Conference of State Legislatures Week" to honor the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The bill recognizes NCSL's 50-year history of supporting state lawmakers and its role in fostering cooperation among state legislatures. It formally commends the organization for its leadership and acknowledges its upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. Copies of the resolution will be sent to NCSL to mark the occasion.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of June 17 through 23, 2024, as "Sanitation Workers Week" to honor the state's waste and recycling employees. The measure does not alter laws or budgets but serves as a formal gesture of appreciation from the legislature to the approximately 6,000 residents employed in the sanitation industry. It highlights the physically demanding nature of the job, which involves collecting and disposing of refuse, and acknowledges the workers' essential role in keeping communities clean, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.