Rep. Ryan Warner

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 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 1854 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle code to establish a formal process for designating specific public roads as snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes. It directly affects snowmobile and ATV operators who use public roads, as well as local authorities responsible for road maintenance and safety. The bill creates clear procedures for local governments to identify, mark, and maintain designated routes while ensuring they meet safety standards. This aims to provide legal clarity for riders and reduce conflicts on non-designated roads.

Maddy summaryHB 1837 would create a new criminal offense called "child torture" under Pennsylvania's Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) statute, specifically within the section addressing family offenses. This bill directly affects individuals who commit severe physical or psychological abuse against children, adding a distinct legal charge for such acts. The key mechanism involves amending existing laws to define and categorize "child torture" as a specific offense, separate from other child abuse crimes. This would provide prosecutors with a targeted legal framework to address extreme cases of child maltreatment.

Maddy summaryHB 1838 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify and expand the authority of state and local transportation departments to install traffic-control devices like signs, signals, and barriers. It directly affects state agencies (such as PennDOT) and municipal governments managing roadways. The key provision streamlines the process for erecting these devices by updating statutory language governing their installation. This is a procedural change focused on administrative clarity, not new safety requirements or funding. The bill is currently referred to the Transportation committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1683 designates Bridge Key 12334 on State Route 2012 over McElhattan Creek in Wayne Township, Clinton County, as the Master Sergeant Robert F. Johnson Memorial Bridge. The bill commemorates Master Sergeant Robert F. Johnson's U.S. Air Force service, including his role in NASA's Gemini program recovery operations and over 350 parachute jumps. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will install and maintain signs displaying the new bridge name. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents beyond the bridge signage.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 would amend Pennsylvania's Safe Drinking Water Act to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water systems. This bill directly affects all public water suppliers across the state, requiring them to cease fluoridation practices in their water treatment processes. The key provision establishes a statewide prohibition on water fluoridation, overriding current local policies that allow it. The bill is currently referred to the Local Government committee for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHR 194 is a symbolic resolution designating August 2025 as "National Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect specific groups; it serves only to recognize wellness awareness during that month. The resolution was referred to the Health Committee and later laid on the table, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process. This type of resolution is purely commemorative with no policy impact.