Rep. Tarik Khan

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of June 2 through 8, 2024, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" within Pennsylvania. It does not change any laws or allocate funding but instead encourages residents and visitors to participate in events and educational programs that highlight the importance of the Chesapeake Bay to the state. The resolution serves as a commemorative measure to raise public awareness about the bay's ecological significance and its role in the region's economy and history.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates June 4, 2024, as "Links Day" in Pennsylvania to honor The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer service organization founded in 1946 by African American women. The bill recognizes the group's significant contributions to community service, cultural advancement, and economic development across the state, noting its extensive network of chapters and annual service hours. Additionally, the resolution specifically acknowledges several Pennsylvania chapters for their outstanding work and commits to sending a copy of the document to the organization as a token of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law to establish specific rules for issuing, renewing, and canceling homeowner's insurance policies. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage or canceling policies based on personal characteristics such as age, race, or residence, as well as from canceling due to two or fewer claims within a three-year period. The legislation also requires insurers to provide clear written notices before canceling a policy and mandates that premium increases be broken down to show exactly how much is added due to claims or other factors. Additionally, the bill sets guidelines for what happens when an insurance agent is terminated, ensuring that existing policies written by that agent are not unfairly affected and that customers are offered coverage options.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to regulate abortion facilities similarly to ambulatory surgical centers. It requires these facilities to follow the same safety regulations and classification standards as surgical centers, while also granting them the ability to request specific exceptions to those rules. The legislation explicitly prohibits requiring abortion facilities to have transfer agreements with hospitals or for their staff to hold admitting privileges at hospitals. Additionally, the bill removes certain existing definitions that previously applied to these facilities and repeals a related state regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a House resolution that urges Congress to continue supporting Taiwan and marks the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. The specific changes remove references to the Organization and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from the resolution text. These edits refine the language of the commemorative measure without altering its core message of support for Taiwan.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to adjust funding rates for personal assistance services provided under the Community HealthChoices program starting in January 2025. It mandates that providers receiving these funds spend at least 80% of their budget on worker salaries and benefits, while offering an enhanced rate to providers who invest 90% or more in wages. The legislation also directs the Department of Human Services to conduct regular reviews of these rates every three years to ensure they reflect local wage data and cost factors. Additionally, the bill allocates specific budget increases for direct care workers, including a 16% raise for consumer-directed services and a 10% raise for agency-directed services.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania election laws to allow the use of electronic poll books and establishes a funding mechanism through bonds to purchase election infrastructure equipment. It requires county election boards to adopt these digital systems for early voting locations and half of all polling places on election day starting in 2025, with full implementation across all precincts by 2026. The legislation mandates that these devices must securely connect to the statewide voter registration system, track voter participation in real-time, and maintain paper backups in case of technical failures. Additionally, the bill introduces same-day voter registration options on election day and during early voting periods while removing previous rules regarding voter registration transfers and party enrollment changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the Donald E. Parlee Memorial Bridge to honor the late Dr. Parlee. The legislation formally names the structure after the physician, who was known for his long career in radiology, military service, and extensive community philanthropy. To implement this change, the Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act will take effect 60 days after being passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to improve access for non-English speakers by requiring the state department to provide forms in Spanish and other widely used languages. The new provisions mandate that these forms explain how inaction can affect rights and provide contact details for translation services. Additionally, if a non-native English speaker wins a workers' compensation case, the employer must reimburse the costs for any interpreters or translators used during the legal process. These changes aim to ensure that language barriers do not hinder workers from understanding their rights or participating effectively in their claims.

Maddy summaryThis resolution extends official condolences to the family of James R. Roebuck, who passed away in May 2024 after serving as a state representative for the 188th Legislative District from 1985 to 2020. The document highlights his long history of public service, including his work on education committees and his leadership within the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. It also notes that a scholarship fund was renamed in his honor to support students. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the text be sent to Roebuck's family.