Rep. Tarah Probst

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 2086 repeals two existing provisions: Section 704 (which established advisory councils for Pennsylvania's veterans' homes) and Section 1705 (which created a "veterans' home hall of fame"). The bill replaces these with a new State Veterans' Home Board to oversee state veterans' homes. This change directly affects Pennsylvania's veterans' homes by shifting governance from appointed advisory councils to the new board, while removing the commemorative hall of fame program. The bill focuses on structural changes to administration rather than altering resident care policies or admission criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's process for disposing of unserviceable road and bridge materials, including millings (road surface fragments collected during repairs). It requires the state to first offer such materials for free to the local political subdivision (county, city, borough, or township) where they were used, if that subdivision agrees to transport them. If declined, materials are sold to other political subdivisions at the best price, with bidding for multiple requests, and all sales must be used for road, bridge, or street projects. Proceeds from sales are deposited into the Motor License Fund, which supports transportation infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 2073 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to increase penalties for commercial drivers who disobey traffic-control devices like stop signs or traffic lights. A commercial driver faces a lifetime disqualification from operating commercial vehicles for a third or subsequent violation. For each violation, the driver must pay a $1,000 fine for a first offense or $5,000 for subsequent offenses, and their employer must pay an additional $1,000 (first offense) or $5,000 (subsequent offenses). Fines collected under this law will partially fund the Public Transportation Trust Fund.

Maddy summaryHB 2078 limits annual premium increases for private passenger auto insurance in Pennsylvania. It prohibits insurers from raising premiums by more than 5% annually for policyholders without certain traffic violations (listed in Section 1535 of the law). This applies to all policies offered, issued, or renewed in Pennsylvania after the law takes effect. The bill directly affects auto insurance customers by capping annual rate hikes for those with clean driving records.

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 2079 establishes a program to reimburse eligible entities - such as school districts, counties, human services providers, Pre-K programs, and Head Start providers - for documented financing costs or lost interest income caused by delays in passing the state budget (defined as the period from July 1, 2025, until the 2025-2026 budget takes effect). The program is funded primarily by "impasse-generated interest" (interest earned from delayed state spending during the budget impasse), with the legislature providing additional funds if needed. The Office of the Budget will administer the program, including processing applications and reporting annually on reimbursements, funding sources, and recipient details.

Maddy summaryHB 2069 creates new rules for Pennsylvania municipalities to use automated systems that enforce vehicle noise limits using stationary cameras and decibel meters. It requires cities, towns, or counties to get state approval before installing these systems, including submitting details about proposed locations and justifications. The bill establishes procedures for application review, defines key terms like "automated vehicle noise enforcement system," and specifies penalties for violations of existing noise limits (67 Pa. Code § 157.11). Municipalities must designate a system administrator to manage the equipment and ensure compliance with the new framework.

Maddy summaryHB 2072 establishes a tuition waiver program for Native American students attending Pennsylvania colleges. It requires public and private colleges to waive tuition for students who are active members of tribes listed by the state (including tribes historically connected to Pennsylvania or the Carlisle Indian School). To qualify, students must apply to a college, enroll full- or part-time, and prove tribe membership through the state's published list. Colleges must report participation and retention data annually to the Department of Education. This program directly affects Native American students seeking higher education in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns any threats of political violence against elected officials, specifically referencing recent public statements interpreted as threatening lawmakers who uphold constitutional duties. It reaffirms that military personnel must refuse unlawful orders under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), citing Articles 90-92 and the Nuremberg Principles. The resolution has no legal effect but symbolically urges compliance with the UCMJ and rejects intimidation tactics targeting representatives. It directs copies to the President, Defense Secretary, and Pennsylvania's congressional delegation. As a symbolic statement, it does not alter laws or directly affect any group beyond expressing legislative concern.