Rep. Tim Brennan

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to update the definition of "school entity" for the purpose of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Specifically, it clarifies that the term includes school districts, intermediate units, and area career and technical schools. The change affects how these educational organizations are categorized within the state's financing framework. The legislation takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 29, 2026, as "VFW Day" to honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. The measure recognizes the VFW's history, its mission to support veterans, and its significant contributions to veterans' benefits and community service. By officially naming this date, the resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to acknowledge and support the VFW and its members.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal right for buyers of used cars in Pennsylvania to return their vehicle to the dealer within 10 days of purchase or lease. Under the new rules, dealers must accept the return and issue a full refund minus a small fee for the car's use, which is capped at either 10 cents per mile driven or 10% of the vehicle's price, whichever is lower. The law also requires dealers to provide customers with a notice explaining these rights at the time of sale and mandates that refunds be processed within 30 days of the buyer's request.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as Public Works Week to honor the contributions of public works professionals in the state. The bill directly affects engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other workers who maintain essential community services like streets, water systems, and waste collection. By officially recognizing this time period, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about the critical role these workers play in keeping communities safe and functional, especially during emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 2131 amends Pennsylvania's electric utility law to change how customers are handled when their electricity supplier contracts expire. If a customer doesn't secure a new contract with their current electricity supplier before their existing agreement ends, the supplier must automatically transfer them back to the default service provider at the provider's standard rate. This applies to residential and business customers who fail to proactively renew their electricity contracts. The bill requires utilities to submit compliance plans within 60 days to implement this automatic reconnection process, effective 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" to highlight the impact of ALS on patients and their families. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to increase public understanding of the disease and support ongoing research efforts. By formally recognizing the month, the resolution aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by those living with ALS and the importance of continued medical investigation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes April 2026 as "National Poetry Month" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official statement of support for poetry and the literary arts. The resolution acknowledges the cultural and educational value of poetry, noting its role in education and community engagement. Sponsored by multiple legislators, it aims to honor the tradition of celebrating poetry during this designated month.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It formally recognizes January 2026 as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution does not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect any specific group. It serves only to raise public awareness about human trafficking, referencing existing federal definitions and statistics on the issue.

Maddy summaryHR 259 is a Pennsylvania House resolution designating August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in the state. It commemorates Ukraine's 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union and acknowledges Pennsylvania's defense contributions, including munitions support for Ukraine. The resolution urges the U.S. President and Congress to maintain support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or directly affect individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 668 would allow Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, an existing agreement between states. This would let licensed counselors from other participating states practice in Pennsylvania more easily, and allow Pennsylvania counselors to practice in those states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill's key mechanism is adopting the standard compact form, creating a streamlined process for cross-state counseling licensure without changing existing state licensing requirements.