Maddy summaryHR 114 is a resolution that recognizes the week of March 10 through 14, 2025, as "Civic Learning Week" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the importance of civic education for an informed and engaged citizenry.
Maddy summaryHR 198 is a resolution designating May 6, 2025, as "AKA Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania. This day recognizes the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for its advocacy and service.
Maddy summaryHB 1400 modifies Pennsylvania's film production tax credit by requiring productions employing children to have adults in direct contact with children submit documentation proving compliance with child safety rules. The Department of Revenue will review credit applications, considering the anticipated number of employees under 18, and set application periods of up to 90 days. Taxpayers claiming the credit who fail to meet the expense requirements or this new child contact rule must repay the credit. This bill directly affects film producers in Pennsylvania seeking the tax credit for productions involving children.
Maddy summaryHB 1399 expands Pennsylvania's mandatory child abuse reporting requirements to include film industry workers. It adds to the list of mandated reporters any adult (paid or unpaid) reasonably expected to have direct contact with children during film production, as defined under the Tax Reform Code of 1971. The bill also requires these individuals to submit specific documentation to employers or supervisors before working with children on film sets, aligning them with existing requirements for other child-contact roles. This amendment applies to all film productions in Pennsylvania and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryHB 921 establishes Pennsylvania's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program to help residents with overdue water or wastewater bills after the federal program ends. It requires the Department of Human Services to create the program by July 1, 2026, with eligibility based on income, owning/renting a home in PA, and having overdue bills (including termination notices). Water or wastewater utility companies can apply for grants on behalf of eligible customers to prevent service termination, pay past-due bills, or restore services. The program mandates annual reports to the Governor and legislative committees detailing grant recipients, amounts, and expenditures. This policy directly affects low-income households facing water service disruptions and utility providers serving them.
Maddy summaryHB 1067 requires retailers in Pennsylvania to display a notice warning consumers about gift card scams and providing guidance on what to do if they suspect a scam, with the notice to be placed at all gift card sales locations. Retailers must also train staff to identify scam patterns, require purchasers to show photo ID at checkout, and report suspected scams to authorities. Non-compliant retailers face civil penalties: $500 for a second violation and $1,000 for a third or subsequent violation. The law directly affects retailers selling gift cards (excluding those selling cards valid only at their own business) and aims to protect consumers from fraud.
Maddy summaryHB 1411 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Health to partner with healthcare providers (including OB/GYNs and community health centers) to create and distribute educational materials about perimenopause and menopause. The materials must cover symptoms, treatments, biological processes, and communication strategies for women identified by their providers as experiencing or approaching these stages. This directly affects women in Pennsylvania who are navigating perimenopause or menopause, providing them with standardized information to better understand and manage these health transitions. The bill amends the 1929 Administrative Code to add this specific duty to the Department of Health's responsibilities.
Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes the week of May 9-15, 2025, as "National Stuttering Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically raises awareness about stuttering - a speech disorder affecting approximately 130,000 Pennsylvanians - without creating new laws, funding, or obligations. The resolution aims to highlight misconceptions about stuttering and support efforts to reduce stigma, particularly for children and adults who stutter.
Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 37) designates March 13, 2025, as "K9 Veterans Awareness and Services Day" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes working dogs and their handlers, trainers, and helpers serving in military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and service roles (including support for people with disabilities). The resolution urges government agencies to acknowledge these animals' contributions on that date but does not create new laws or funding. As a procedural resolution, it focuses solely on raising awareness and expressing gratitude for K9 units' service.
Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study implementing location-based pay for state government employees. It requires the committee to examine cost-of-living differences across counties and metro areas, assess how uniform pay affects hiring/retention, evaluate implementation methods (like by county or metro), and analyze fiscal impacts. The study must include specific data points and issue a report to the House within one year. This resolution does not change pay policies but seeks recommendations for potential future adjustments affecting all state employees.
