Rep. Keith Greiner

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's food protection laws to define "cell-cultured meat" and "cell-cultured poultry" as products grown from animal cells outside of live animals. It directly affects the food industry by explicitly prohibiting the manufacturing, selling, or offering for sale of these specific products. The law takes effect 60 days after passage and aims to establish clear regulatory boundaries for emerging food technologies within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to officially recognize September 12, 2024, as "National Police Woman Day" within the state. The resolution honors female law enforcement officers for their service and aims to highlight their contributions to public safety and community trust. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the role of women in policing.

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 Pennsylvania bill, titled the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act, prohibits health care practitioners from performing gender transition procedures on minors and bars government programs and private insurers from covering these treatments for individuals under 18. The legislation defines gender transition procedures broadly to include puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and various surgical interventions, while explicitly stating that adults aged 18 and older retain the right to access such care. By restricting these specific medical services for minors, the law aims to prevent what the bill describes as irreversible and risky treatments, though it does not alter the ability of adults to undergo gender-affirming care.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a Pennsylvania resolution to remove specific names from the list of famous people associated with National Stuttering Awareness Week. By striking out references to President Joseph Biden, Jimmy Stewart, and Wilt Chamberlain, the text no longer cites these individuals as examples within the resolution. The change is a minor textual edit that does not alter the core purpose of recognizing the week as a time for stuttering awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of June 17 through 23, 2024, as "Pollinator Week" throughout Pennsylvania to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators for agriculture and ecosystems. It acknowledges the roles of various state organizations, such as the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association and the Department of Agriculture, in supporting beekeeping and habitat conservation. The resolution formally congratulates these groups for their efforts and urges the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the observance. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant state agencies and partner organizations to facilitate public recognition of the event.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Pennsylvania municipalities to use brine from oil and gas wells on local roads to reduce dust and stabilize surfaces. It permits towns to hire others to spread the brine if the municipality gives specific instructions for doing so. The law also states that no state agency can require extra approval for this use and sets a safety rule that brine cannot be applied within 150 feet of any body of water.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum from exercising any jurisdiction or authority within Pennsylvania. It explicitly bans state and local government agencies from enforcing, implementing, or complying with any rules, regulations, fees, taxes, or mandates issued by these three international groups. The law takes effect 60 days after being signed into legislation.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates October 2024 as "Crime Prevention Month" to raise awareness about crime and safety within the state. The measure encourages residents, local law enforcement, schools, and businesses to collaborate on initiatives that promote personal safety and community engagement. By officially recognizing this month, the resolution aims to foster a shared sense of responsibility among citizens to work together toward reducing crime.