Rep. La'Tasha Mayes

Maddy summaryHB 2151 requires Pennsylvania's Center for Local Government Services to create a model zoning ordinance for data centers within six months. The model must include specific rules like building size limits, minimum distances from residential areas, landscape buffers, noise restrictions, and requirements for water/energy use. This helps local governments (townships, boroughs, cities) regulate data center development to address community concerns. Municipalities can request the Center's assistance when updating zoning rules for data centers, and the model must be updated annually.

Maddy summaryHB 2150 requires data centers in Pennsylvania to annually report their energy and water usage, including monthly consumption, energy sources, water sources, efficiency measures, and waste heat recovery, starting July 1, 2027. Data centers must submit detailed reports to the Department of Environmental Protection, covering specifics like peak energy use, water for cooling, and future projections. Non-compliant data centers face daily penalties of $10,000 until reports are submitted, with collected fines funding low-income energy assistance programs. The Department will publish an annual summary of consumption trends and environmental impacts for public and legislative review.

Maddy summaryHB 1558 requires public buildings to install baby diaper changing stations whenever a restroom is newly installed or renovated. This applies directly to facilities like libraries, community centers, and government offices that undergo restroom construction or updates. The bill mandates these stations be accessible and functional, with penalties imposed for failing to comply. It focuses on practical accessibility for caregivers and infants in public spaces without altering existing restroom requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 135 amends Pennsylvania's corporate law to update rules for worker cooperatives, which are businesses owned and managed by their employees. It revises the legal requirements for forming a worker cooperative (including the "articles of incorporation") and clarifies governance rules for directors and officers. This directly affects worker-owned businesses in Pennsylvania by changing how they establish their legal structure and manage leadership roles. The bill proposes concrete changes to state statutes but has not yet been enacted.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates the week of April 13 through 17, 2026, as "Local Government Week" and April 22, 2026, as "Local Government Day" within the state. The measure aims to highlight the work of the Commonwealth's thousands of local officials and employees who provide essential services such as road maintenance, public safety, and utilities. By formally recognizing these contributions, the bill seeks to bring attention to the importance of local governance in daily community life.

Maddy summaryHR 390 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 2026 as "Women's History Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges women's historical contributions to Pennsylvania and the nation through symbolic recognition. The resolution invites all Pennsylvanians to reflect on women's economic, cultural, and social roles, as detailed in the preamble's historical context. This is a non-binding gesture with no direct impact on specific groups or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes May 5, 2026, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but encourages all Pennsylvanians to support asthma management efforts, referencing that approximately 1.3 million residents (1 million adults, 300,000 children) live with asthma in the state. The resolution aligns with global observances focused on raising awareness and improving daily asthma care through education and community engagement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2026 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It encourages Pennsylvanians to recognize the challenges faced by individuals with limb loss, celebrate their achievements, acknowledge caregivers, and honor combat amputees. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or direct obligations - it is a symbolic recognition of an awareness issue.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2026 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month" to raise awareness about the state's utility notification system. It directly encourages excavators and homeowners to call 8-1-1 (or 1-800-242-1776) before digging to locate underground utility lines, preventing damage, injuries, and service interruptions. The resolution emphasizes the existing legal requirement for three business days' notice before excavation and promotes the Pennsylvania One Call System, which handles over 1 million annual requests to protect infrastructure and the environment. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but aims to reinforce public safety practices through recognition.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 408 designates April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month" in Pennsylvania. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or requirements but encourages public awareness and education about financial literacy, aligning with national observances like President Biden's 2021 proclamation. It follows Pennsylvania's history of supporting financial education initiatives without imposing obligations on individuals or organizations.