Rep. Bud Cook

Co-sponsor HB 2372

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in human services, providing for personal assistance services rate; and, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Human Services.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to adjust funding rates for personal assistance services provided under the Community HealthChoices program starting in January 2025. It mandates that providers receiving these funds spend at least 80% of their budget on worker salaries and benefits, while offering an enhanced rate to providers who invest 90% or more in wages. The legislation also directs the Department of Human Services to conduct regular reviews of these rates every three years to ensure they reflect local wage data and cost factors. Additionally, the bill allocates specific budget increases for direct care workers, including a 16% raise for consumer-directed services and a 10% raise for agency-directed services.

In committee Jun 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1261

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the State Employees' Retirement Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Public School Employees' Retirement Board and the State Employees' Retirement Board to livestream their public meetings and post unedited video and written records online for at least three years. It also clarifies that sensitive investment information, such as details about alternative investments, will remain confidential to protect financial interests but will eventually become public once the risk of competitive harm or negative impact on investment value no longer exists. Additionally, the legislation mandates that specific basic details about alternative investment vehicles, including the manager's identity and the amount of money committed, must always be accessible to the public. These changes aim to increase transparency in how the boards manage records and conduct business while safeguarding sensitive financial data.

In committee Jun 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 297

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of March 10 through 16, 2024, as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that designates the week of March 10 through 16, 2024, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. It directly affects residents of the state by encouraging them to participate in efforts to raise awareness about the neurological disease. The measure highlights the impact of multiple sclerosis on over 24,000 Pennsylvanians and acknowledges the work of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in funding research and supporting patients. By formally recognizing this specific week, the resolution aims to draw public attention to the condition and the ongoing fight for a cure.

Passed May 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2293

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of July 2, 1935 (P.L.589, No.210), referred to as the Milk Sanitation Law, further providing for raw milk and handling; and abrogating a regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Milk Sanitation Law to explicitly permit permit holders to sell and manufacture dairy products labeled as containing raw milk. It achieves this by adding a new provision to the existing statute that overrides previous restrictions on such sales, while simultaneously removing a conflicting administrative regulation. The law applies directly to dairy producers and sellers who currently hold valid permits to sell milk in the state. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.

In committee May 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2250

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Franklin Township, Greene County, certain lands situate in Franklin Township, Greene County.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 405

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the month of June 2024 as "Italian-American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2199

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in judicial administration, further providing for surcharge and fee and providing for investigation and prosecution of Internet crimes against children; and establishing the Internet Crimes Against Children Restricted Account.

In committee Apr 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2176

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for admission fees for school-sponsored activities.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2181

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in offenses against the family, providing for the offense of child torture.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2183

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for school chaplains.

In committee Apr 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track