Rep. Jared Solomon

Maddy summaryHB 1001 exempts compensation received from the Federal or State Government or Jet Rescue Air Ambulance (or its agent) related to the Med Jets Flight 056 crash (January 31, 2025, in Philadelphia) from Pennsylvania personal income tax. This bill directly affects individuals who received such payments due to the crash, making that compensation non-taxable under the state's tax code. The key provision adds a specific exception to the Tax Reform Code of 1971, removing this income from taxable categories. The exemption applies only to payments tied to this single, specific incident.

Maddy summaryHB 1053 prohibits per diem payments to Pennsylvania state legislators for days served, requiring reimbursement only for documented actual expenses instead. It directly affects all members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly by changing how they receive compensation for travel or lodging. The bill does not impact legislators' base salaries, benefits, or other existing forms of compensation. This change applies specifically to daily service expenses and takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 877 modifies Pennsylvania's Job Enhancement Act to create financial support for businesses significantly harmed by the January 31, 2025, air ambulance crash in Philadelphia. It establishes two programs: grants to community groups for technical assistance and training to affected businesses, and loans to those groups to fund direct loans to impacted businesses. The bill requires the administering authority to report to legislative committees within 180 days of implementation, detailing funds used and businesses served. Additionally, it mandates a study on best practices for small business recovery after emergencies, to be completed within 180 days. The programs expire five years after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 410 allows certain Pennsylvanians with disabilities, 100% service-connected veterans, and active-duty military members or their dependents living abroad to renew driver's licenses using their most recent photo and signature on file instead of providing new photos. The bill applies to individuals who qualify under existing disability plate rules (Section 1338), have a 100% service-connected disability certification, or are active military personnel or their dependents. Renewal using existing records is prohibited if no current photo/signature exists, if record changes (like name or eye color) are needed, or if the photo is over 16 years old. The law takes effect 33 months after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1010 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce Pennsylvania's state House districts from 203 to 151 while maintaining 50 Senate districts. It requires all districts to be compact, contiguous, and as equal in population as possible, with minimal division of counties or municipalities. The amendment must pass both legislative chambers and be approved by voters in the next general election. If ratified, new district maps would take effect for the 2040 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHB 889 amends Pennsylvania statutes to improve support for veterans, particularly those in correctional facilities. It requires the Department of Corrections to maintain a list of incarcerated veterans and send their names and addresses to county veterans affairs offices at least 30 days before release (Section 1105(a)(3)). The bill also adds duties for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to encourage veterans' voter registration and for the Deputy Adjutant General to assist veterans in accessing career and technical training programs. These changes directly affect veterans in prison, county veterans offices, and state agencies managing veterans' services.

Maddy summaryHR 112 is a Pennsylvania House resolution requesting Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention. The convention would consider potential amendments to establish regular appointment cycles for U.S. Supreme Court justices and limit their service terms. This resolution is a procedural step only - it does not propose specific changes but initiates a process for states to collectively seek constitutional amendments. Pennsylvania’s application requires at least 34 states to apply for a convention to proceed, with this resolution being one of many state-level efforts.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania's House Resolution 111 is a procedural request asking Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It specifically seeks to propose amendments limiting congressional terms - capping re-elections for both House and Senate members - to address concerns about long-serving legislators. The resolution emphasizes Pennsylvania does not commit to supporting any specific amendment, but aims to join other states in aggregating applications toward the two-thirds state threshold needed to trigger such a convention. This is a state-level step in the process, not a law affecting current representatives or voters.

Maddy summaryHB 894 establishes the Veterans Entering the Sustainability Sector Program (VETSS) to help veterans enter jobs in renewable energy and environmental sectors. The bill creates a Veterans Entering the Sustainability Sector Fund to provide grants to eligible employers - businesses focused on renewable energy (like solar, wind, or bioenergy) that hire veterans who completed approved apprenticeship training in fields such as electrician work, solar installation, or environmental maintenance. The Department of Community and Economic Development will administer the program, overseeing training development and grant applications. This directly affects veterans seeking sustainability-sector careers and employers in renewable energy who hire them, with the goal of addressing environmental concerns like climate change through workforce development.

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.