Rep. Kristin Marcell

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 19, 2025, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors THON for raising over $17 million during its 2025 event to support the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, which provides financial and emotional aid for pediatric cancer patients and funds cancer research. The resolution recognizes THON's role as the world's largest student-run philanthropy event, which has raised over $200 million since 1977 for childhood cancer care.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the month to raise public awareness about colorectal cancer, emphasizing the importance of early screening and prevention based on current health data. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect specific groups - it serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage residents to prioritize screenings and adopt preventive health habits. It aligns with national awareness efforts and references recent medical recommendations for screenings starting at age 45.

Maddy summaryHB 1010 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce Pennsylvania's state House districts from 203 to 151 while maintaining 50 Senate districts. It requires all districts to be compact, contiguous, and as equal in population as possible, with minimal division of counties or municipalities. The amendment must pass both legislative chambers and be approved by voters in the next general election. If ratified, new district maps would take effect for the 2040 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHB 927 proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania that would prohibit the state from issuing driver's licenses or similar vehicle operation permits to individuals without lawful presence in the United States. This would directly affect non-citizens residing in Pennsylvania without legal immigration status, preventing them from obtaining or renewing driver's licenses under this policy. The amendment requires approval by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and subsequent voter approval at the next applicable election, as outlined in Section 2 of the resolution. If adopted, it would change the state constitution to mandate legal immigration status as a prerequisite for license issuance.

Maddy summaryHB 931 would require applicants for most public benefits in Pennsylvania to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States, such as housing assistance, health programs, and non-excluded food aid. Applicants must submit identification and documentation confirming legal status when applying, but excludes specific programs like SNAP (food stamps) and refugee services as defined by federal law. The requirement does not apply to refugees, permanent residents, or nonimmigrants under certain visa categories. This bill affects individuals seeking state and local public benefits not covered by the exclusions.

Maddy summaryHB 854 requires school board members to recuse themselves from voting on collective bargaining agreements if their spouse, romantic partner, or household member is part of the bargaining unit covered by that agreement. The bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to establish this conflict-of-interest rule, directly affecting school board members during contract negotiations. Key provisions mandate automatic recusal for board members with personal ties to the employees covered by the agreement being voted on. The rule takes effect 60 days after enactment, aiming to prevent potential bias in negotiations.

Maddy summaryHB 821 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to require the Department of Human Services to add assisted living services and supplemental health care services to the Community HealthChoices Medicaid program within 60 days. This change directly affects licensed assisted living residences, allowing them to become certified as medical assistance providers for these services. The bill mandates that the department submit necessary documentation to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement the expansion. The policy change will enable these facilities to participate in the state's Medicaid program for covered services. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 810 amends Pennsylvania's PennWATCH Act to require state agencies to publicly disclose settlement details paid through specific programs (like employee liability claims or tort claims). It directly affects all Commonwealth agencies that pay settlements, as they must submit settlement information (including agency, claim date, legal basis, payment date, and amount) to the PennWATCH database within five business days. The bill mandates that this data be posted online within 30 days of payment and sent electronically to all state legislators every 30 days, starting January 1, 2025. The changes apply to all settlements paid under the Employee Liability Self-Insurance Program, Automobile Liability Program, Motor License Tort Claim Fund, notary bonds, and General Tort Claims Fund.

Maddy summaryHB 817 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to add a new rule for school district tax increases. It prohibits the Department of Education from approving a school district's request to raise certain taxes if that district received an exception under prior tax rules for the previous two fiscal years. This directly affects Pennsylvania school districts seeking to increase local taxes, requiring them to avoid recent exceptions to gain departmental approval. The bill modifies existing tax approval procedures without changing the public referendum requirement for tax hikes.

Maddy summaryHB 793 requires Pennsylvania public schools to post primary resources and course summaries about Holocaust, genocide, and human rights violations instruction on their public websites by the 2026-2027 school year. It directs the Pennsylvania Department of Education to develop curriculum guidelines within 12 months, encouraging coverage of Holocaust history, global genocides (like Rwanda), human rights violations, and anti-Semitism. The bill applies to all school entities (districts, charter schools, technical schools) and mandates transparency without requiring new content. The guidelines must specify minimum instructional time and be posted online, while respecting intellectual property rights.