Rep. Jeremy Shaffer

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 2025 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania. It honors the 4,500 locally elected school directors who volunteer to lead public school districts, set educational standards, manage budgets, and advocate for students. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it is a symbolic gesture to acknowledge their service. The House will send a copy to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association to support the recognition effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania's Constitution that would establish term limits for state legislators. It would limit senators to three consecutive terms (12 years total) and representatives to six consecutive terms (12 years total), with both required to wait four years after serving the maximum terms before running again. The amendment would amend Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution and requires two legislative passages followed by voter approval at the next qualifying election. This is a procedural constitutional amendment proposal, not an enacted law, and would directly affect current and future members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHB 152 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to exclude housing allowances provided by churches or religious organizations to ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergy from personal income tax. This applies to individuals who conduct religious worship, perform sacerdotal duties, and administer sacraments under their church's tenets, regardless of whether the housing is on church-owned property. The change affects clergy members receiving such housing allowances, making those amounts non-taxable for income tax purposes. The exclusion takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summaryHB 68, the State-Owned Vehicle Assignment Limitation Act, prohibits Pennsylvania state officials (members of the General Assembly) from being assigned or leasing state-owned vehicles for official use, effective 60 days after enactment. The bill directly affects legislators who previously received state vehicles, banning new assignments while allowing current users to retain their vehicles until they leave office or return the vehicle. Exceptions apply for emergency response duties requiring vehicle use. The law aims to restrict the use of public funds for personal vehicle assignments by lawmakers, with no new leases or assignments permitted after the effective date.