Rep. Keith Greiner

Maddy summaryHB 1267 creates tax credits for Pennsylvania businesses investing in semiconductor manufacturing or biomedical manufacturing and research. To qualify, companies must invest at least $100 million in a new facility, create 100 permanent jobs paying at least the prevailing wage, and meet local hiring and construction requirements. The tax credit can be calculated as up to 2.5% of the capital investment or up to $20,000 per job based on payroll taxes. Early stage semiconductor businesses (with under $10 million in revenue) must invest $3 million in R&D and receive a minimum $100,000 credit per year, with a yearly cap of $2 million for all such businesses.

Maddy summaryHB 1206 would add a new section to Pennsylvania's Public School Code allowing public schools (including districts, charter schools, and cyber charters) to employ or approve volunteer "certified school chaplains." These chaplains must be certified by organizations like the National School Chaplain Association and pass background checks required for school staff/volunteers, but do not need state certification. School boards must vote within six months of the law's effective date to decide whether to permit chaplains in their schools. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania public schools and their students/employees who may interact with chaplains, creating a framework for optional chaplain services.

Maddy summaryHB 1193 proposes a constitutional amendment to update voter qualifications in Pennsylvania. It would lower the voting age from 21 to 18, reduce residency requirements to 30 days for state and local election districts (from 90 and 60 days), and require government-issued ID for in-person voting and mail-in ballots (with signature matching). Voters must also register at least 30 days before an election, with registration requiring pre-confirmation of eligibility. The amendment must be approved by the General Assembly and then by voters in a statewide election.

Maddy summaryHB 1201 amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to allow dairy permit holders to sell raw milk and dairy products containing raw milk. It directly affects licensed dairy producers by removing a prior restriction under 7 Pa. Code § 59a.402(b), which had limited such sales. The bill adds a new provision requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to permit these sales, effective 60 days after enactment. This change specifically updates regulatory handling of raw milk products under existing dairy permits.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates April 14-18, 2025, as "Local Government Week" and April 16, 2025, as "Local Government Day" within the state. It formally recognizes the role of local government units - such as counties, cities, townships, boroughs, and municipal authorities - by commending officials and employees who provide essential services to residents. The resolution highlights that Pennsylvania's local governments serve over 13 million people through nearly 166,000 employees and thousands of volunteer officials. It has no binding policy effect and serves solely as a symbolic acknowledgment of local government contributions.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 144) symbolically recognizes April 14-20, 2025, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by designating a week for public awareness about osteopathic physicians (DOs), who provide patient-centered care focusing on the whole person. The resolution urges Pennsylvanians to learn about and promote DOs, who make up over 11% of U.S. physicians and are prominent in primary care and Pennsylvania’s medical community. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a ceremonial observance.

Maddy summaryHB 1164 authorizes Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to propose a carbon dioxide emissions tax or fee after following a strict public process. It requires the DEP to hold 180 days of public comment, conduct four public hearings across the state, and submit detailed reports to lawmakers on economic impacts, facility-level emissions, and electricity price effects before any such tax can be considered. The bill directly affects electric generation facilities (like power plants) and electricity consumers by mandating transparency and analysis of how a carbon tax would impact costs and operations. Crucially, it does not impose a tax itself but creates the procedural framework for future legislative action on carbon emissions regulation.

Maddy summaryHB 1105 requires Pennsylvania state agencies to undergo regular zero-based budget reviews, mandating that every program be justified from scratch at least once every five years. Starting in 2026, the Secretary of the Budget must review approximately one-fifth of the state budget annually, with agencies required to submit detailed plans explaining each program's legal basis, estimated impacts if discontinued, and itemized costs for maintaining services at both minimum and current levels. This directly affects all state agencies and the Budget Secretary, shifting budget decisions away from incremental adjustments to past spending. The bill aims to eliminate outdated programs by requiring agencies to prove the necessity and cost-effectiveness of each activity through specific documentation, not just historical spending patterns. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1078 updates Pennsylvania's school health requirements to strengthen vision screening and eye health examinations for students. It mandates annual vision screenings by trained school personnel for all school-aged children, with comprehensive eye exams by licensed professionals required if screenings fail. The bill specifies that students must receive eye health exams upon school admission, in fourth grade, and eighth grade, and adds requirements for exams related to special education evaluations. Schools must notify parents of failed screenings and provide resources, but are not responsible for covering exam costs or treatment. This directly affects all public and nonpublic school students in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 1076 shortens Pennsylvania's statute of limitations for collecting most assessed taxes from 10 years to 7 years. It applies to taxes where the settlement, determination, or assessment becomes final after January 1, 2026, including taxes from nonfiled returns due after that date. The bill specifies that filing a tax lien does not extend this 7-year collection period. This change directly affects taxpayers with unpaid taxes and the Department of Revenue, which must collect within the new timeframe. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.