Rep. Kristin Marcell

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates August 8, 2025, as "Brain Aneurysm Awareness Day" within Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic measure to recognize and promote awareness of brain aneurysms, primarily targeting public health education efforts in the state. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding; it serves as a formal observance. It was referred to the Health committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 1816 regulates pet shops and kennels that handle dogs, cats, and rabbits. It prohibits specific practices like selling animals without health records and requires shops to maintain clean facilities, provide adequate food/water, and display clear pricing. The Department of Agriculture must enforce these rules, conduct inspections, and impose fines for violations. This bill directly affects businesses operating pet shops and kennels in the state, mandating new operational standards and penalties for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryHB 1799 amends Pennsylvania's 1992 Tuition Account Programs law to create the Keystone Scholars Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to students attending eligible postsecondary institutions. It establishes a dedicated Keystone Scholars Grant Program Account to fund this new scholarship initiative, directly affecting students and families participating in tuition savings programs. The bill updates existing program definitions, governance structures, and federal tax provisions while adding this new grant option to support educational access. This change expands the state's existing tuition savings framework without altering current program requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1774 modifies Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to allow the Department of Revenue to review refund requests for overpaid taxes submitted more than three years after payment. It directly affects taxpayers who paid excess taxes years ago and seek refunds beyond the standard three-year window. The key provision grants the Department discretion to approve refunds for "the number of years of overpayment as the department deems necessary." This changes the process by giving the Department authority to grant refunds for older overpayments, rather than automatically denying them after three years. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1767 amends Pennsylvania state statutes related to education, government, and taxation to modify retirement benefits for state employees. It establishes a supplemental retirement annuity program that will begin in 2025, affecting current and future state employees covered under the existing pension system. The bill also creates a new "Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Interest Account" to manage specific state funds and repeals certain existing provisions. These changes primarily impact state employee retirement benefits and state fiscal management procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1751 creates a new Office of Employee Ownership within the state's Department of Community and Economic Development to support employee-owned businesses. It establishes an Employee Ownership Advisory Board to guide the program and a Main Street Employee Ownership Grant Program to provide funding for these businesses. The bill also directs the state to offer technical and financial assistance to help employee-owned enterprises grow and operate. This bill directly affects employee-owned businesses seeking support, grants, and guidance through state programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1746) is a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment related to sessions of Pennsylvania's General Assembly. The provided context does not describe the specific changes to session timing, duration, or other mechanics proposed by the amendment. No details are given about who would be directly affected by this constitutional change. As a procedural constitutional amendment proposal, the summary is limited by the lack of substantive bill text or description in the available context. The resolution was recently referred to the State Government committee on July 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1728 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to update provisions specifically for community colleges. It clarifies definitions and establishes mechanisms for financial programs and reimbursement of payments related to these institutions. The bill directly affects community colleges by modifying how they manage state funding and reimbursement processes. This summary focuses solely on the bill's stated purpose as described in its title and recent referral.

Maddy summaryHB 1725 amends Pennsylvania's Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law to expand eligibility for road maintenance funds. It specifically allows municipalities to receive allocations for using recycled asphalt in "mixed use design" projects, meaning roads or streets that combine recycled asphalt with other materials during maintenance. This directly affects local governments managing public roadways who currently use or plan to use recycled asphalt in their maintenance work. The bill changes the funding criteria to include these mixed-use asphalt applications, providing clearer access to tax-generated road maintenance funds.

Maddy summaryHB 865 amends Pennsylvania's military education benefit programs to clarify definitions, eligibility rules, and procedures for recovering funds. It directly affects Pennsylvania military service members and their families who use the Educational Assistance Program and Military Family Education Program for education expenses. Key changes include updating eligibility criteria and establishing clearer processes for recouping grant payments if recipients no longer meet requirements. The bill, now Act No. 32 of 2025, was signed into law on July 7, 2025.