Rep. Keith Greiner

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 286) is a non-binding request from Pennsylvania's House of Representatives urging the federal government to address requirements under the EPA's MS4 stormwater program. It states that Pennsylvania municipalities struggle to fund federally mandated stormwater management projects without federal support, leading to increased fees for residents and businesses. The resolution specifically asks the President, Congress, and EPA to relieve this financial burden on taxpayers and update the Clean Water Act to create fairer funding solutions. It does not create new law but seeks federal action on an unfunded mandate affecting over 1,000 local stormwater systems in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of September 21-27, 2025, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes surgical technologists (also called "scrubs") who work alongside surgeons in operating rooms across Pennsylvania’s hospitals and surgical centers. The resolution highlights their vital role in patient care, their growing employment opportunities, and the existing National Surgical Technologists Week observance. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to honor these healthcare professionals’ contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 1703 would amend Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Reform Code to change how personal income tax applies to businesses that pass income to owners, such as partnerships and S corporations. The bill introduces an option for these businesses to pay tax at the business level instead of having the tax pass through to individual owners. It also clarifies rules for taxing income from these businesses and handling taxes paid to other states. This change would directly affect business owners and Pennsylvania's tax collection process.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates July 17, 2025, as "100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball Day" within Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the centennial of American Legion Baseball in the state, with no binding legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on July 8, 2025, as a symbolic gesture honoring this youth sports program's history.

Maddy summaryHB 354 requires Pennsylvania school entities to implement "What Is Your Pennsylvania Story" guidelines, a program designed to collect and share student and community narratives about Pennsylvania's history and culture. The bill directly affects all public and nonpublic schools, including charter schools, by mandating participation in this storytelling initiative. The Department of Education must develop and enforce these guidelines, including standards for content and submission processes. The bill became law on July 7, 2025, after receiving final approval from the governor.

Maddy summaryHB 103 amends Pennsylvania's fish and boat laws to address unsecured, abandoned, or derelict vessels in waterways, directly affecting boat owners and operators who leave vessels unattended. The bill requires owners to properly secure boats to prevent abandonment and establishes a process for reporting derelict vessels to local authorities. It imposes fines for violations, including failure to secure a boat or leaving it unattended in a way that creates a hazard. This law becomes effective upon the governor's approval, as signed into law on July 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the specific provisions or content of HB 1693. While the bill's title mentions amending Title 29 regarding "immigration compliance and public safety," no details about its concrete mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes are included in the given information. Without the bill's text or explanatory summary, a factual description of its provisions cannot be provided. The only verifiable detail is that it was referred to the Judiciary committee on July 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1410 updates Pennsylvania's CPA licensing law to modernize professional practice rules. It removes outdated requirements for out-of-state CPAs to prove "substantial equivalency" and replaces this with automatic mobility for qualified individuals seeking to practice in Pennsylvania. The bill also clarifies licensing for accounting firms, adds new discipline rules for violations, and revises certificate issuance procedures. These changes primarily affect licensed CPAs, accounting firms, and professionals seeking to practice in Pennsylvania under updated standards.

Maddy summaryHB 1690 amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to require claimants to report certain disability-related benefits when applying for unemployment benefits. It directly affects unemployed Pennsylvanians who receive disability benefits from workers' compensation, federal disability insurance, private disability insurance, or unpaid leave under federal family medical leave laws. The bill adds a new requirement that claimants must disclose these benefits to the Department of Labor to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation. The change takes effect six months after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1687 amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to change how the maximum number of weeks an unemployed worker can receive benefits is calculated. It bases the maximum weeks (ranging from 12 to 20) on the seasonal adjusted statewide unemployment rate from the six months preceding the claim application date, using the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This directly affects Pennsylvania workers filing for unemployment benefits on or after the effective date, as their benefit duration will now adjust based on current statewide unemployment rates. The bill specifies that total benefits in a single year cannot exceed the weekly benefit amount multiplied by the weeks determined under this new formula. The change takes effect six months after enactment.