Rep. Andrew Kuzma

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania public utilities to provide customers with clear instructions on how to submit comments regarding proposed rate changes or system acquisitions. Under the new rules, the Public Utility Commission must accept these consumer comments via mail or through an accessible online platform. The legislation aims to streamline the process for utility customers to participate in regulatory decisions affecting their services. It applies to all public utilities operating in the state and will become effective 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that asks the U.S. House of Representatives to officially recognize October 10, 2024, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" within the state of Pennsylvania. It does not change any laws or alter the status of Taiwan but instead serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge Taiwan's cultural diversity, democratic values, and economic partnership with Pennsylvania. The text cites various achievements and trade statistics to highlight the relationship between the two regions before calling for the specific date recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires private health insurers and state-managed health plans to cover biomarker testing when it is used to diagnose, treat, or monitor a specific disease or condition. The legislation defines biomarker testing as the analysis of tissue, blood, or other biological samples to identify indicators of biological processes, while explicitly excluding coverage for general screening purposes. Coverage for these tests must follow the same rules as other medical services, including standard cost-sharing and medical necessity reviews, and the changes will take effect 180 days after the bill is signed.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of June 17 through 23, 2024, as "Sanitation Workers Week" to honor the state's waste and recycling employees. The measure does not alter laws or budgets but serves as a formal gesture of appreciation from the legislature to the approximately 6,000 residents employed in the sanitation industry. It highlights the physically demanding nature of the job, which involves collecting and disposing of refuse, and acknowledges the workers' essential role in keeping communities clean, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions of daily, monthly, and weekly drawings under Pennsylvania's Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, which governs licensed charitable gaming organizations. It clarifies that chances for these games cannot be sold for more than $10 and limits participants to one chance per drawing, while also allowing winners to be selected using random number generators or state lottery methods. The changes apply to eligible groups that run these games and will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's corporate tax code to clarify how businesses handle intangible expenses and interest costs when dealing with related companies. It establishes rules that generally disallow deductions for these specific costs in transactions between affiliated entities, but it also provides a credit to offset taxes paid by the related company on those same costs. The legislation includes exceptions for arm's length transactions, deals with foreign entities under specific tax treaties, and allows companies to choose how to calculate these adjustments. These changes apply to tax years starting after December 31, 2022, and directly affect corporations operating in Pennsylvania with related business entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Higher Education Scholarship Law to allow the state to deny financial aid to students convicted of specific criminal offenses. It mandates the denial of all forms of assistance for students convicted of any felony, as well as specific misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. Additionally, the legislation requires aid denial for convictions related to ethnic intimidation, institutional vandalism, desecration of venerated objects, and criminal trespass at protected locations. These changes apply to all students seeking state-funded scholarships who have been found guilty of these crimes by a court of record.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania law to update the definition of child pornography by explicitly including artificially generated depictions of minors. It specifically targets images created using artificial intelligence or photo editing software that appear to show a child under 18 in prohibited sexual acts or in a sexually suggestive manner. The legislation clarifies that these digital creations are illegal even if no real child was physically involved in their production. This change directly affects individuals who possess, control, or view such manipulated visual materials. The law will take effect 60 days after it is signed into force.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program called the Municipal Police Enhancement Consolidation Grant Program to help Pennsylvania municipalities improve their local police departments. Administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the program provides funding for specific goals such as merging small police departments, achieving professional accreditation, officer training, and community outreach. Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 depending on the purpose, with smaller departments receiving extra points for consolidation or accreditation efforts. The legislation establishes a dedicated fund to finance these awards and sets specific deadlines for publishing program details and accepting applications starting in fiscal year 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 2024 as "Life Month" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. It calls on churches, businesses, and communities across the state to celebrate this date and reflect on the protection of unborn children. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic commemoration of the shift in legal status regarding abortion rights.