Rep. Roni Green

Maddy summaryHB 1650 establishes Pennsylvania's Home Preservation Grant Program, administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development. It provides grants to local governments (counties, cities, townships) to fund repairs and improvements on existing owner-occupied homes, targeting households earning 80-120% of the area median income. Grants can cover up to $50,000 per unit for habitability fixes, energy/water efficiency upgrades, or accessibility modifications, with local governments allowed to use up to 10% of funds for administration. Applications must demonstrate experience in housing rehabilitation and include plans for using funds per the bill's requirements, with priority given to projects leveraging additional funding sources.

Maddy summaryHB 378 amends Pennsylvania's child custody laws by adding new factors judges must consider when determining custody arrangements. The bill explicitly requires courts to weigh specific elements, such as the child's adjustment to home, school, and community, alongside existing considerations. This change directly affects judges presiding over custody cases and parents involved in those proceedings. The law became effective immediately upon the governor's approval on June 30, 2025 (Act No. 11 of 2025).

Maddy summaryHB 304 amends Pennsylvania's military affairs statutes (Title 51) to add specific provisions for veterans who served in the Korean War. The bill directly affects Korean War veterans by formally including them under state military affairs codes, ensuring they are covered by relevant statutes. It updates existing law through a new statutory provision within Title 51, creating a clear legal framework for their recognition or benefits. The bill was enacted as Act No. 10 of 2025 on June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 209 amends the Second Class Township Code (specifically provisions related to ordinances) for second-class townships in Pennsylvania. It updates how these local governments may create, adopt, or manage ordinances. The bill directly affects second-class townships and their governing bodies. The bill was enacted as Act No. 3 of 2025 after receiving final approval from the governor on June 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 491 changes Pennsylvania law to allow both state juvenile courts and military courts to handle juvenile cases involving minors on military installations within the state. This applies directly to minors under 18 who commit offenses on bases like Fort Indiantown Gap or the Philadelphia Naval Yard. The key provision amends Title 42 of Pennsylvania law to establish concurrent jurisdiction, meaning either court system can take the case without requiring the other to defer. The bill became law on June 27, 2025, after approval by the governor. This policy change clarifies legal authority for juvenile matters on military property without altering the primary jurisdiction of military courts.

Maddy summaryHB 1564 amends the Human Services Code to change how copayments are calculated for subsidized child care programs. It directly affects low-income families who rely on state-funded child care assistance. The bill modifies the existing copayment structure but does not specify whether amounts increase, decrease, or change based on income tiers. This is a policy change to the public assistance system governing child care subsidies. (Note: The provided context does not detail the specific copayment changes, only the bill's purpose and referral history.)

Maddy summaryHR 182 is a symbolic resolution recognizing June 2025 as "Scleroderma Awareness Month" and June 29, 2025, as "World Scleroderma Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges scleroderma - a rare autoimmune disease affecting skin and internal organs - as part of a broader effort to raise public awareness. The resolution cites statistics about scleroderma's impact (e.g., affecting ~300,000 U.S. residents, with higher prevalence in women and African Americans) and highlights ongoing research in Pennsylvania. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no direct effect on healthcare access, funding, or legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 1610 amends Pennsylvania's corporate tax rules to change how businesses with multiple related entities (unitary businesses) calculate their state tax liability. Starting in 2026, these businesses will determine Pennsylvania tax based on their total sales within the state relative to their nationwide sales, using a new "water's-edge" apportionment method. The bill specifically revises definitions and tax calculation rules for corporations, including adjustments to how income from intercompany transactions is treated and how nonbusiness income is allocated. This primarily affects large corporations operating across state lines as unified business groups. The changes aim to align Pennsylvania's tax calculation with federal reporting requirements for such entities.

Maddy summaryHR 263 is a noncontroversial resolution expressing condolences and honoring Alec Campbell, a park resource ranger with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources who died while on duty. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his service and sacrifice. The resolution directly affects the memory of Alec Campbell and his family by providing a formal expression of respect from the legislative body. It is purely ceremonial and does not impose any obligations or changes on government operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 would amend Pennsylvania's Safe Drinking Water Act to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water systems. This bill directly affects all public water suppliers across the state, requiring them to cease fluoridation practices in their water treatment processes. The key provision establishes a statewide prohibition on water fluoridation, overriding current local policies that allow it. The bill is currently referred to the Local Government committee for further consideration.