Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to establish a formal process for reviewing connections between renewable energy systems and the electric grid. It requires electric distribution companies to determine at a scoping meeting whether a feasibility, impact, or facilities study is needed and mandates that these studies be completed within 90 days. Upon finishing the study, the utility must agree to perform any necessary grid upgrades, providing a timeline and cost estimates that are subject to commission approval. If the utility fails to complete these upgrades on time or within the estimated budget, the customer can use a dispute resolution process, and the commission may enforce penalties against the utility.
Rep. Tarik Khan
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Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates October 24, 2026, as "Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day" throughout Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, change regulations, or alter funding, and it has no direct impact on healthcare providers or residents. The measure simply acknowledges the historical use of these medical practices and encourages the public to learn more about them.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania electric distribution companies to build a combined 3,000 megawatts of energy storage systems by July 2033, with specific targets for short-duration and long-duration storage. The Public Utility Commission will assign storage goals to each company based on their service area's demand and may adjust these targets if market conditions change. Companies must use open, competitive bidding processes overseen by an independent monitor to purchase this capacity through long-term contracts.
Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates June 19, 2026, as 'Korean-American Citizenship Day' to honor the 1890 naturalization of Philip Jaisohn, the first Korean-American citizen. The measure directly affects the state legislature and the Korean-American community by formally recognizing this historical milestone. It encourages citizens to observe the day and acknowledges the contributions of naturalized Korean Americans to Pennsylvania and the nation.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections to recognize medical diagnoses made by healthcare providers before an individual is incarcerated. It prohibits the department from removing or ignoring such diagnoses, except when a healthcare provider (who made the diagnosis or has relevant expertise) submits a written recommendation for removal. The department may then choose to remove the diagnosis based on that recommendation. This change directly affects individuals entering state prisons by ensuring their pre-incarceration medical conditions are acknowledged in their records. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryHB 2033 would amend Pennsylvania's food protection laws under Title 3 (Agriculture) to establish new requirements for correctional institutions. It would require the Department of Agriculture to create specific regulations and carry out new duties related to food safety standards in prisons and detention facilities. This bill directly affects correctional facilities by mandating updated food safety protocols and the Department of Agriculture through new regulatory responsibilities. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee on November 17, 2025, for further review.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify how state funding is distributed to charter and cyber charter schools. It establishes a specific formula where local school districts must pay charter schools based on the per-student cost of operating the district's own programs, adjusted annually by wage and employment cost indices. The legislation also sets up a process where the state education secretary can deduct unpaid amounts from a district's state funds if the district fails to pay the charter school on time. These changes aim to ensure that charter schools receive consistent and predictable funding from the districts where their students reside.
Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill designates June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month to promote public understanding of aphasia, a language disorder often caused by strokes or brain injuries. The resolution aims to highlight the condition's impact on individuals and their communities while encouraging better diagnosis and treatment. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness within the state.
Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to highlight childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 children. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which requires intensive speech therapy and can impact a child's ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. By encouraging residents to foster community awareness, the resolution seeks to support families and professionals working to help children with this neurological disorder develop their speech skills.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 10, 2026, as "Just Be You Day" throughout Pennsylvania to honor Lynzi Allen, the author of the book "Just Be You." The bill aims to promote self-confidence, celebrate diversity, and support mental health awareness among young people by encouraging schools, communities, and social media users to participate in related events and campaigns. While the text outlines plans for future activities like school assemblies and digital initiatives, the resolution itself serves only to officially name the date and express encouragement for a statewide movement focused on inclusion.