Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

Maddy summaryHB 664 amends Pennsylvania's State Highway Law to require local authorities responsible for road maintenance to adopt a Road Salt Management Best Practices Guide. The bill directly affects municipalities and county road departments that apply salt to roads during winter weather. Key provisions mandate the creation and implementation of a standardized guide focused on reducing environmental harm from road salt use, such as protecting waterways and infrastructure. This policy change shifts responsibility to local entities to follow scientifically supported practices for salt application, without altering funding or enforcement mechanisms. The bill passed in October 2025 and now awaits referral to the Transportation committee for implementation oversight.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 343) supports a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Congress to regulate election spending. It aims to enable laws limiting campaign contributions and expenditures to protect residents' rights to free speech, political participation, and meaningful representation, while also safeguarding federalism and republican self-government. As a resolution, it does not create new law but expresses congressional support for this amendment to the Constitution. The bill was recently referred to the Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1948 prohibits Pennsylvania colleges and universities that receive state education grants or loans from entering into certain agreements. It directly affects public and private institutions receiving state funding under Title 24 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. The bill establishes enforcement authority with the Office of Attorney General to address violations. This legislation aims to prevent specific financial or contractual arrangements between state-funded higher education institutions and external entities. The bill is currently referred to the Education committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 1946 amends Pennsylvania's oil and gas regulations to establish new restrictions on where wells can be located. It directly affects oil and gas operators and landowners near proposed well sites by limiting placement near certain sensitive areas. The bill specifies required distances from properties like homes, schools, or water sources, though exact distances aren't detailed in the provided context. It is currently referred to the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection committee for further review. Without additional details on the specific restrictions or distances in the bill text, a full description of its mechanisms cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHR 344 is a resolution urging Congress to use its constitutional oversight powers to obtain and publicly release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein. It directly addresses the U.S. Congress, requesting action to make these records available to the public. The key mechanism is a formal call for Congress to exercise its authority to compel the release of such records, rather than creating new legal requirements. This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with binding effects.

Maddy summaryHB 145 amends Pennsylvania's unemployment compensation law to clarify when workers lose eligibility for benefits. It directly affects claimants who voluntarily leave jobs, adding specific protections: workers cannot be disqualified for leaving due to disability if suitable work is available, for joining or staying in a union, or to accompany a military spouse relocating due to active duty orders. The bill defines "suitable employment" as work requiring similar skills and paying at least 80% of a worker's previous average weekly wage. These changes aim to prevent unfair disqualifications while maintaining the law's core purpose of providing benefits to eligible unemployed workers.

Maddy summaryHB 441 amends Pennsylvania's Wild Resource Conservation Act to explicitly include wild native terrestrial invertebrates (such as insects and spiders) in conservation management. It adds definitions for these species and establishes a policy framework for their protection within the existing legal structure. The bill directly affects wildlife management practices by requiring state agencies to consider invertebrate conservation in planning. This update fills a gap in the 1982 law, which previously did not specifically address invertebrate species. The bill passed final passage on October 7, 2025, and was referred to the Environmental Resources & Energy committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1701 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to change how school districts handle facility projects. It requires school entities to hold voter referendums or public hearings before constructing new buildings or leasing space, directly affecting school districts and communities. The bill establishes a Public School Facility Advisory Committee to advise on facility planning and repeals outdated requirements for schools to conduct building condition assessments. It also imposes new duties on the Department of Education to oversee school facility planning and funding. (HB 1701, passed October 2025)

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 10, 2025, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" for observance within Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic gesture by the Pennsylvania state legislature to recognize this date, directly affecting state government and public institutions in Pennsylvania. The bill has no binding legal effect but formally acknowledges the date through a state resolution. It was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 798 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to update requirements for state departmental reporting. It affects state agencies by modifying how they submit reports, though specific changes are not detailed in the provided context. The bill has been referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness and later re-referred to State Government for further review. As a procedural amendment to an outdated administrative code, it does not directly impact residents or introduce new policies.