Rep. Emily Kinkead

Co-sponsor HB 1172

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of construction, further providing for definitions.

Maddy summaryHB 1172 amends Pennsylvania's General Provisions to update a specific legal definition by removing the phrase "thermal or other dissolution" and replacing it with just "or thermal." This change directly affects how certain terms are interpreted within the state's consolidated statutes. The bill does not introduce new policies or alter existing laws beyond this textual correction to the rules of construction.

Passed May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2097

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for coverage for blood pressure monitors.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs government health programs to cover the cost of medically necessary home blood pressure monitors for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The measure specifically defines "enrollees" as those receiving government-sponsored health care and limits the coverage to devices validated for clinical accuracy. It applies to programs such as the Children's Health Insurance Program and extends the postpartum period to one year following delivery. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Passed May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2089

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Department of Environmental Protection; providing for related powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Insurance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; establishing the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Insurance Fund and the Coal and Clay Mine Subsidence and Landslide Assistance Fund; imposing a penalty; making appropriations and transfers; and making a repeal.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new state program to provide insurance and financial assistance for property damage caused by coal and clay mine subsidence and landslides in Pennsylvania. It establishes a dedicated Insurance Board and two separate funds to manage coverage for homeowners and businesses in affected mining and landslide-prone areas. The legislation outlines how the Department of Environmental Protection will administer the program, set premiums, and process claims while also creating a mechanism for mitigation assistance to reduce future risks.

In committee May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2275

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Program; imposing powers and duties on the Environmental Quality Board, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection; and establishing the Consumer Protection Account, the Pennsylvania Energy Transformation Account, the Workforce Enhancement Fund, the Workforce Enhancement Fund Board and the Low-income Support Account.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2277

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emission credits; and making editorial changes.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 335

Failed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons.

Failed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2206

Failed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms.

Failed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 103

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to establish a national infrastructure bank.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 211

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the nutritional value of food, along with the nutrition-related health of incarcerated individuals, in State correctional institutions in this Commonwealth and to issue a report of its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 421

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on maternal-health-related medical assistance payments to hospitals and health care providers and make recommendations to increase payment rates to hospitals and health care providers, including fee-for-service and managed care payment rates.

In committee May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track