Rep. Roni Green

Maddy summaryHB 1967 proposes adding Allegheny River Boulevard to Pennsylvania's official scenic byways system under transportation law. This designation would officially recognize the corridor for its natural and cultural scenery, primarily affecting communities along the route and tourism-related businesses. The bill's key mechanism is a simple update to state transportation statutes to include this specific roadway in the existing scenic byway program, without creating new funding or regulatory requirements. The designation aims to promote tourism and preservation efforts for the area.

Maddy summaryHB 2013 amends Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act to require that vehicle manufacturers and distributors have continuously offered electric vehicles for at least 12 months before owning, operating, or controlling up to five electric vehicle dealerships. This rule applies specifically to dealerships that trade solely in electric vehicles and are not part of an existing franchise arrangement with a manufacturer. The bill does not change existing franchise requirements but adds a new condition for expanding electric vehicle dealership ownership. The amendment takes effect 60 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHB 853 amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Collection Law to change how local governments handle property and personal taxes. It requires clearer tax notices to residents, allows removing a deceased spouse's name from tax records without extra steps, and creates options for taxpayers to pay overdue taxes in installments. The bill also adds fees for local offices to collect late taxes on people (like poll or occupation taxes). These changes directly affect homeowners, renters, and local tax collectors in Pennsylvania municipalities.

Maddy summaryHB 852 amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act to standardize procedures for collecting delinquent taxes. It specifically updates notice requirements and clarifies who bears collection costs for per capita, occupation, occupational privilege, emergency, municipal services, local services, and income taxes. Local governments collecting these taxes will now follow uniform rules for notifying taxpayers about delinquencies and accounting for administrative expenses. The bill does not change tax rates or create new taxes, but streamlines the enforcement process for existing local tax collections. This procedural update directly affects municipalities and tax collectors managing these specific revenue streams.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Radiation Protection Act to update definitions and establish new fees for nuclear facilities and radioactive material transport. It clarifies the definition of independent spent fuel storage installations and requires operators of nuclear power reactor sites to pay annual fees to the Department of Environmental Resources, with specific amounts set for sites that still store spent fuel. Additionally, the legislation mandates that shippers of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials pay a fee for each vehicle, railroad, or barge shipment moving through the state. The bill also introduces a cost recovery mechanism for shut-down reactors, allowing the agency to charge owners for incident response costs if all spent fuel has been moved to approved dry cask storage. These changes aim to generate revenue for radiation safety programs and emergency preparedness without altering the core regulatory authority of the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to clarify and strengthen tax exemptions for charitable, religious, volunteer fire, and nonprofit educational organizations. It requires these groups to use tax-exempt purchases only for their qualified purposes, excluding unrelated business activities and major construction projects from the exemption. The legislation also establishes a process for the Department of Revenue to issue conditional tax-exempt status to new organizations and allows for the revocation of exemptions if an organization no longer meets public charity requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers under 18 in Pennsylvania to view educational materials about distracted driving and work zone safety before taking their junior driver's license exam. It also mandates that the driver's license test include at least one question about safe driving in work zones and adds a corresponding section to the official driver's manual. The law applies to all minors seeking a junior license, including those applying for motorcycle permits. These changes aim to improve safety awareness during the licensing process without altering existing permit requirements or testing procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 2084 establishes the Pennsylvania Promise Program, providing scholarships for tuition, fees, and room and board to eligible Pennsylvania residents attending college. It directly affects two groups: students under 24 (or active military) who must be Pennsylvania residents, have a high school diploma, and complete the FAFSA; and adult learners 24 or older seeking reeducation with similar requirements. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency administers the program and a dedicated fund, covering tuition up to the state's maximum in-state rate and room and board based on agency standards. The program applies to community colleges, state-owned institutions, state-related universities, and Thaddeus Stevens College.

Maddy summaryHB 37 modifies Pennsylvania's Election Code to change how counties process absentee and mail-in ballots. It requires county election boards to pre-canvass all such ballots received before election day at least seven days prior, with 48-hour public notice posted online. The bill also mandates that counties begin reviewing ballots at 7 a.m. on election day without interruption until all ballots received by that time are processed. These changes directly affect county election offices, candidates, and voters who use absentee or mail-in ballots, while aligning with funding requirements for the Election Integrity Grant Program.

Maddy summaryHB 836 prohibits Pennsylvania from interfering with the use of medically appropriate assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), ensuring individuals can access these services without state restrictions. The bill defines ART to include specific fertility procedures and requires that any new state laws must comply with this protection unless explicitly exempted by the legislature. It takes effect immediately, providing direct safeguards for individuals seeking ART services and healthcare providers offering them.