Rep. Kathy Rapp

Co-sponsor HB 2285

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania law to allow stormwater management authorities to set reasonable and uniform rates based on property characteristics. These rates can include fees for installing and maintaining best management practices that are approved and inspected by the authority. Additionally, the bill permits agricultural operations to use best management practices approved by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service or the State Conservation Commission when calculating these fees. The changes apply specifically to municipal authorities responsible for stormwater planning, management, and implementation. The legislation will take effect 60 days after it is passed.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2284

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in storm water management plans and facilities, further providing for fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Pennsylvania second-class townships to charge fees to fund the construction, maintenance, and operation of storm water management systems. The fees can be based on the properties that benefit from these facilities but must not exceed the minimum amounts required by federal and state environmental laws. Townships are required to offer exemptions or credits to property owners who install and maintain approved storm water facilities, including those following best management practices for normal agricultural operations. The legislation takes effect 60 days after being signed into law.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 358

Signed into law · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for awards to first responders.

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HR 292

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

Passed May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 408

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution amending House Rule 66 (a), further providing for vote by designation.

In committee May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 242

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

A Resolution urging the United States Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to continue its arduous, noble and honorable work of bringing home all prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action.

In committee Apr 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 326

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the week of April 8 through 14, 2024, as "Local Government Week" and April 10, 2024, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania.

Passed Apr 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 336

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating March 29, 2024, as "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 335

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution establishing the Pennsylvania Task Force on Agent Orange and Other Toxins to study and issue a report on how best to connect veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and other toxins and their families with the VA benefits for which they may be eligible.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2070

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ownership of property and legal title and equitable estate, further providing for right to dispose of a decedent's remains.

In committee Mar 26, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track