Rep. Ben Waxman

Maddy summaryHR 323 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2025 and October 2026 as "National Animal Safety and Protection Month" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect individuals or organizations. The resolution serves only to recognize and promote awareness of animal safety and protection efforts during those specific months. This is a ceremonial measure with no binding policy impact.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 1450 establishes a Homebuyer Rebate Program to provide a financial rebate to eligible individuals purchasing a home in Pennsylvania. The bill creates a dedicated Homebuyer Rebate Program Fund, into which 10% of the state's realty transfer tax collected annually will be deposited, starting July 31, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, qualified homebuyers can apply to the Department of Revenue for a $2,500 rebate to help offset their realty transfer tax liability.

Maddy summaryHR 256 is a Pennsylvania state resolution designating September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" within the state. This symbolic measure aims to promote public attention and education about childhood cancer issues. It does not create new laws, allocate state funding, or impose requirements on any entity. The resolution was referred to the Children & Youth committee and reported as committed in September 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 211 is a resolution designating the week of October 5-11, 2025, as "National Midwifery Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes midwifery as a healthcare profession. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians by raising awareness of midwifery services, though it has no binding effect on state action or funding. This procedural bill aims to honor midwives' contributions to maternal and infant health through official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of November 17-21, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness Awareness Week" and November 21, 2025, as "Red Shirt Day" in Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic measure to raise awareness about educational support for homeless students, with no direct policy changes or funding mechanisms. The bill was referred to the Children & Youth committee and reported as committed on October 29, 2025. As a commemorative resolution, it does not impose legal obligations or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1871 requires commercial businesses and properties used exclusively for nonresidential purposes (like offices or retail spaces) to install shock-based security systems on their premises. The bill mandates these systems be installed on property boundaries to deter unauthorized entry. It directly affects owners and operators of commercial properties, including retail stores, offices, and other non-residential business locations. The legislation passed with final approval on November 18, 2025, after amendments.

Maddy summaryHB 1676 establishes Pennsylvania's Nursing Shortage Assistance Program, which provides state grants to "qualified nursing servicers" to help nursing students repay loans after graduation. The program requires partner hospitals to match state funds 1:1 for loan repayment and commit to hiring graduates, with grants only covering tuition expenses (not administrative costs). Nursing students working at participating hospitals may receive up to $10,000 annually or $30,000 total in loan repayment assistance. The Department of Labor and Industry administers the program, sets application rules, and reports annually on its effectiveness to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 2085 requires public water systems serving over 100 connections to maintain minimum disinfectant levels (0.5 mg/L chlorine or 1.0 mg/L chloramine) to prevent Legionella bacteria growth. It mandates these systems to develop annual maintenance plans based on state-developed "best management practices" covering infrastructure monitoring, flushing schedules, and stagnation prevention. The bill also requires public water systems to report disruptions (like treatment changes or infrastructure failures) to the Department of Environmental Protection within 72 hours. Additionally, it creates a Legionnaires' Disease Awareness Fund for public education and imposes duties on both the DEP and Department of Health to manage risk and investigate outbreaks. This directly affects water providers, building owners, and public health agencies across Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 2074 amends Pennsylvania’s election laws to clarify voter residency rules for military personnel, state/federal employees, and overseas voters. It ensures military members and their spouses (employed by federal/state governments) retain voting registration in their prior Pennsylvania district without needing a street address, while requiring annual verification of employment status. The bill also tightens the definition of "overseas voter" to require that such voters have a parent or guardian who last resided in Pennsylvania before leaving the U.S. These changes directly affect active-duty military, government employees, and U.S. citizens born abroad with Pennsylvania ties.

Maddy summaryHB 2061 amends Pennsylvania's tax code to add new requirements for data center owners seeking tax incentives under the computer data center equipment program. It requires applicants to submit an affirmation that all contractors and subcontractors for construction, renovation, demolition, or similar work (starting July 1, 2025) will pay workers at least the Pennsylvania prevailing wage rate, as defined by the state's prevailing wage law. This applies regardless of whether the project would otherwise qualify for prevailing wage coverage under existing law. The bill directly affects data center developers planning major construction or renovation projects after July 2025 to qualify for tax incentives.