Rep. Bud Cook

Maddy summaryHR 303 is a Pennsylvania state resolution designating October 2025 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month." It raises public awareness about Agent Orange exposure and its health impacts on veterans without creating new laws or funding. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania veterans and their families by highlighting this issue during the designated month. It was adopted by the state legislature on October 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1108 amends the state's child care assistance program by changing the copayment requirements for low-income families using subsidized child care under public assistance. It directly affects families enrolled in the program who currently pay monthly fees for child care services. The bill modifies the specific payment amounts families must contribute toward their child care costs. The legislation also includes a repeal of related provisions in the Human Services Code, though the specific repealed sections are not detailed in the provided context.

Maddy summaryHB 1915 amends Pennsylvania's game laws to further support junior hunter projects managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill directly affects young hunters (typically minors) by expanding access to educational and supervised hunting programs focused on safety and conservation. Key provisions update the statutes to clarify the commission's authority and structure for these initiatives. The bill was referred to the Game & Fisheries committee on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission to study whether a senior military college could be established at the soon-to-close Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. The study would examine feasibility factors like infrastructure, costs, and educational needs, with findings to be reported to the state legislature. This action directly affects the campus's future use and state education planning decisions.

Maddy summaryHR 281 is a procedural resolution that forces the House Committee on Education to stop considering Senate Bill 9. It discharges the committee after 15 legislative days (since May 7, 2025) passed without the committee reporting the bill to the full House. This resolution does not change the content of Senate Bill 9; it only allows the full House to vote on the bill directly. The resolution itself is purely procedural and does not affect any policy or specific group of people.

Maddy summaryHB 1884 amends Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law (1937) to modernize general permit processes for environmental compliance. It directly affects businesses and entities requiring permits under the law by updating administrative procedures. The bill focuses on streamlining permit issuance and management through revised general permit provisions. Specific details about new requirements or timelines are not provided in the available context. This is a substantive policy change within environmental regulation, referred to the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1722 amends Pennsylvania's 1983 Public Official Compensation Law to adjust the salaries of specific state officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission commissioners, and department heads. The bill proposes changes to their compensation structure under the existing legal framework. As of its latest status, the bill was "laid on the table" on September 23, 2025, meaning it is currently stalled in the legislative process and not moving forward. This is a procedural compensation adjustment bill affecting state executive and oversight positions.

Maddy summaryHB 1861 allows Pennsylvania public school districts to offer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) training as credit-bearing courses for students aged 16 or older who are active members of a fire company or EMS agency. The bill specifies that courses must cover nationally recognized Firefighter I training or Pennsylvania-approved EMT training, as defined by existing state law. School districts may provide transportation and supervision for off-campus training but are not required to cover course fees or materials. This policy change directly affects high school students in emergency services groups and gives school districts the option to integrate these career-focused courses into their curriculum.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of September 21-28, 2025, as "Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by officially recognizing this week to raise public awareness about frontotemporal degeneration, a neurological condition. The key mechanism is a formal designation by the Pennsylvania legislature, urging state agencies and communities to promote education and support for those impacted. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to highlight this health issue.

Maddy summaryHB 999 proposes creating a commemorative bell monument on the State Capitol grounds to mark Pennsylvania's role in the U.S. founding and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's creation. The bill directly affects the State Capitol landscape and honors Pennsylvania's historical contributions to the nation's founding. It is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or funding mechanisms, solely focused on designating a physical monument for public commemoration.