Rep. Jack Rader

Co-sponsor HB 2388

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax; in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax, providing for transfers to Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and further providing for establishment of revenue-neutral reconciliation; eliminating the tax imposed upon each dollar of the gross receipts received from the sales of electric energy; providing for the benefit of consumers and for a civil penalty; and making a repeal.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's tax laws by adjusting personal income tax rates and eliminating a specific tax on the gross receipts from the sale of electric energy. It requires electric utilities to pass the savings from these tax changes directly to consumers through reductions in state tax surcharges, with civil penalties of up to $5,000 for companies that fail to do so. Additionally, the legislation mandates that $6 million annually be transferred to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill also establishes a revenue-neutral reconciliation rule that will remain in effect until the end of 2024.

In committee Jun 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 82

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, enacting the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

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.

In committee Jun 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1261

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the State Employees' Retirement Board.

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.

In committee Jun 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2293

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of July 2, 1935 (P.L.589, No.210), referred to as the Milk Sanitation Law, further providing for raw milk and handling; and abrogating a regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to explicitly permit permit holders to sell and manufacture dairy products labeled as containing raw milk. It achieves this by adding a new provision to the existing statute that overrides previous restrictions on such sales, while simultaneously removing a conflicting administrative regulation. The law applies directly to dairy producers and sellers who currently hold valid permits to sell milk in the state. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.

In committee May 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 423

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating August 4, 2024, as "BAPS Day" in Pennsylvania.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2237

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of criminal mischief; in burglary and other criminal intrusion, providing for removal of trespassers from real property; in particular rights and immunities, providing for an offense and civil action relating to trespass on real property; and imposing penalties.

In committee Apr 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2230

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for records notification service.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2224

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for the establishment of first-time home buyer savings accounts for first-time home buyers in this Commonwealth.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 377

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of April 14 through 20, 2024, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania.

Passed Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2201

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency management services, providing for emergency response payment; and imposing penalties.

In committee Apr 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track