Rep. Jill Cooper

Maddy summaryHR 227 is a ceremonial resolution designating August 17-23, 2025, as "Little League World Series Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the Little League World Series, held annually in South Williamsport, as a celebration of youth sports, community volunteers, and Pennsylvania’s historical role as the founding home of Little League (1939). The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to observe the week by attending events, honoring volunteers, and supporting local youth sports. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the event’s cultural and economic significance to the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 14, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Army" within Pennsylvania. It commemorates the founding of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and recognizes Pennsylvania's historical role in the Army's formation, including its "Pennsylvania Line" units. The resolution also acknowledges Pennsylvania's large veteran population (nearly 700,000) and honors current and past Army service members. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact and serves solely to recognize this historical milestone.

Maddy summaryHB 1566 creates two new pilot programs within Pennsylvania's Career and Technical Centers: one for cosmetology training and another for barber training. The bill directly affects students seeking these specific vocational qualifications by allowing them to enroll in these programs at designated Career and Technical Centers. Key provisions establish the framework for these pilot programs under the existing Public School Code, including requirements for program implementation and oversight. The bill aims to expand access to licensed cosmetology and barber training through existing career education infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania state resolution designates May 14, 2025, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to promote recognition of apraxia, a speech disorder affecting communication. It serves as a symbolic gesture to increase public awareness for individuals and families impacted by apraxia but does not create new laws or allocate funding. The bill was referred to the Health Committee and later laid on the table in the House, indicating it is currently inactive.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2025 as "Melanoma Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to encourage community education and prevention efforts related to skin cancer. It has no funding or regulatory requirements and does not directly affect specific individuals or organizations, serving only as a symbolic designation to promote public health awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 49) is a symbolic resolution designating October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, funding, or programs; it solely aims to raise public awareness about metastatic breast cancer. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents and state officials by encouraging recognition of this health issue on that specific date. As a ceremonial measure, it has no binding policy impact beyond the designated awareness day.

Maddy summaryHB 1555 amends Pennsylvania's inheritance tax rules by changing when a 5% discount applies. Previously, taxpayers could claim the discount if they paid the tax within three months of the decedent's death. The bill now requires payment within three months *after receiving the tax notice* (issued under Section 2140) to qualify for the discount. This change affects estate administrators who pay inheritance tax, with the new rule applying to tax years starting after December 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2025 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the month to promote public awareness about Parkinson's disease. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents by encouraging community and organizational efforts to highlight the disease during that month. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding requirements or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 232 is a resolution designating May 15-June 15, 2025, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise public awareness about Tourette syndrome and related disorders, promote acceptance, and support affected individuals across the state. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes this period for educational and community outreach efforts. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on June 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of Pennsylvania Route 51 (from Segment 0280/Offset 0000 to Segment 0300/Offset 0570 in Whitehall Borough, Allegheny County) as the "Hon. Raymond T. Book Memorial Highway." It honors Raymond T. Book, a former Whitehall Borough Council member and Pennsylvania House representative (1982-1988), who served in WWII, worked in real estate, and volunteered with Jefferson Hospital. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs naming the highway. It has no policy impact beyond the commemorative naming and is currently pending in the Transportation committee.