Rep. Roni Green

Maddy summaryHB 884 establishes Pennsylvania's Four-Day Workweek Pilot Program, allowing private and public employers to test a four-day workweek for at least 30 employees without pay or benefit cuts. Employers participating must apply to the Department of Labor and Industry, submit a transition plan, and allow the department to study impacts through surveys. Qualifying employers receive tax credits of either $250,000 per business or $5,000 per participating employee, capped at $15 million total annually. The program requires the Department of Labor and Revenue to coordinate administration, study outcomes, and encourage public-sector adoption, with the pilot set to expire after its initial implementation period.

Maddy summaryHB 876 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how civil officers in Pennsylvania can be removed from office. It replaces the current requirement of "conviction of misbehavior in office" with a standard requiring a "finding or verdict of guilt" (including pleas of nolo contendere) for crimes related to an officer's official duties. This affects appointed civil officers (excluding judges of record courts) and elected officials like mayors or county officials, but not the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, legislators, or judges of record courts. The amendment would require removal by the Governor for "reasonable cause" after a hearing, with approval from two-thirds of the Senate. The bill also outlines the procedural steps for submitting the constitutional change to voters.

Maddy summaryHB 875 amends Pennsylvania's fireworks laws by standardizing definitions and use rules while repealing all existing municipal regulations. It defines "consumer fireworks" to align with federal safety standards (CPSC) and specifies that users must be 18+, avoid certain locations (like near buildings or livestock facilities), and obtain property owner permission for use. The bill eliminates local authority over fireworks by repealing provisions that allowed municipalities to set rules on sales, permits, fees, use hours, and prohibited days. This change means statewide uniform rules replace varying local ordinances, directly affecting consumers, property owners, and livestock facilities. The key policy shift is transferring regulation from local governments to state-level standards.

Maddy summaryHB 863, the Healthy Workplace Act, creates legal protections against abusive work environments for most Pennsylvania employees (excluding agricultural, domestic, and family employment), directly affecting employers and employees in covered workplaces. It defines "abusive conduct" as repeated verbal abuse, threats, sabotage, or conduct causing physical/psychological injury (not covered by workers' compensation), and prohibits such behavior that creates a hostile workplace. Employers face liability for abusive conduct by their employees but can defend by showing reasonable preventive measures were taken and the employee failed to use available remedies. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who report abuse or participate in investigations, with additional defenses for reasonable performance evaluations or workplace investigations.

Maddy summaryHB 867 creates a $2,000 state tax credit for Pennsylvania taxpayers who experience a stillbirth after 16 weeks of gestation, defined as a product of conception expelled with no signs of life. The credit applies to the taxpayer's annual state tax liability and requires submission of a Department of Health certificate of fetal death or stillbirth with the tax return. Eligibility is limited to the taxable year of the stillbirth and requires the child to qualify as a "dependent" under federal tax law (26 U.S.C. § 152). Taxpayers may receive a refund for any unused credit amount exceeding their state tax liability. This credit directly affects Pennsylvania residents who have experienced a stillbirth meeting the defined criteria.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution (HR 109) urges the U.S. Congress to establish "Patriots' Day" as a federal holiday. It specifically references the historical significance of the April 19, 1775, battles at Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy (now Arlington) as the start of the American Revolution. The resolution notes that several states (including Massachusetts since 1894, Maine since 1907, and Connecticut since 2018) already observe Patriots' Day on the third Monday in April. As a resolution, it does not create the holiday itself but formally requests Congress take action.

Maddy summaryHB 856 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Reform Code to improve transparency in tax assessment notices. It requires the Department of Revenue to explain adjustments in all assessment notices (affecting taxpayers receiving such notices) and sets a 60-day window for filing reassessment petitions only if notices include these explanations. The bill also adds a six-month deadline for refund petitions when tax credits offset assessments and allows the Department to adjust assessments for clerical errors, documentation issues, or financial hardship without requiring taxpayer appeals. These changes streamline administrative processes but do not alter tax rates or create new tax obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 18, 2025, as "National Transit Worker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the work of approximately 16,800 public transit employees (including bus/train operators, drivers, and maintenance staff) who support over 237 million annual trips for Pennsylvania residents. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but encourages the public to thank transit workers for their role in connecting communities to jobs, healthcare, and education. It specifically highlights concerns about safety risks transit workers face, including recent incidents of violence. The resolution is symbolic and non-binding, limited to Pennsylvania's House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 882 prohibits real estate professionals (including agents, brokers, and developers) and construction companies from using "predatory tactics" like repeated unsolicited contact after a homeowner requests no further contact, or threats regarding the sale of their property. It requires these professionals to disclose their identity and the intended buyer of the homeowner's property during initial contact. Violators face civil penalties of $2,000 to $10,000 per violation, with each continuing day counting as a separate violation. Homeowners harmed by these practices can sue for damages and recover attorney fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 866) expands free hunting and furtaking license access in Pennsylvania for eligible disabled veterans. It allows resident disabled veterans certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a service-connected disability (such as loss of one or more limbs or 100% disability) to receive free licenses for 10 specific activities, including regular hunting, bear hunting, archery, and migratory bird hunting. The change modifies existing exemptions under Section 2706(b)(1) to include these additional license types without fee. This directly affects Pennsylvania residents who are disabled veterans meeting the VA certification criteria.