Rep. Clint Owlett

Co-sponsor HB 245

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for vehicles exempt from registration.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania vehicle laws to clarify that multipurpose agricultural vehicles do not require registration if they are used exclusively on farms owned or operated by the same person. Specifically, it allows these vehicles to travel between different parts of a single farm or between two farms located within ten miles of each other without needing to be registered. The change aims to simplify administrative requirements for farmers who operate these types of vehicles within their own agricultural properties. The new rules will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

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 419

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the month of May 2024 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania resolution designates May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month to highlight the condition known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The bill directly affects the state's House of Representatives and aims to increase public understanding of ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness and affects thousands of adults annually. By officially recognizing this month, the legislation seeks to acknowledge the challenges faced by patients and their families while promoting awareness of ongoing research efforts. The measure does not alter laws or allocate funding, serving instead as a symbolic gesture to foster community recognition of the disease.

Passed Jun 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2280

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

An Act providing for the protection of public investment from global risks, for duties of public funds and for an annual report.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Pennsylvania's public funds to evaluate geopolitical risks, such as war or terrorism, when deciding whether to invest in assets located in or connected to foreign countries. To implement this, public funds must create a specific investment policy outlining how they will assess these risks and must continue to follow existing laws regarding prudent investing and previous divestiture mandates. Additionally, the bill mandates that these funds publish an annual report by December 31 of each year listing all their investments held in foreign countries on their public websites.

In committee May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 997

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the provision or sale of Pennsylvania milk in Pennsylvania schools.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2190

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in support matters generally, providing for support of unborn child.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 244

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2023, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

In committee Mar 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 338

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution supporting the concerns raised by Texas Governor Greg Abbott relating to the Federal Government's failure to enforce immigration laws and protect the states, and urging the Federal Government to fulfill its duty under Article IV, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States to protect each state against invasion.

In committee Mar 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 330

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution amending Rule 15 of the 2023-2024 General Operating Rules of the House of Representatives, further providing for time of meeting.

In committee Feb 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2044

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

In committee Feb 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track