Rep. Frank Burns

Maddy summaryHB 1961 authorizes Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact, a mutual recognition agreement with other states. This would allow licensed professionals (like nurses, teachers, and contractors) in participating states to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The bill establishes the legal framework for Pennsylvania’s participation and outlines responsibilities for the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth. The bill passed the House on November 17, 2025, and is now under review by the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle tax laws to update how the "average wholesale price" of liquid fuels is defined for tax calculation purposes. It establishes specific pricing tiers, setting the price at $1.87 per gallon for certain future periods while also allowing the Department of Revenue to determine a price based on the previous 12 months, provided it does not fall below $2.99 per gallon. The changes directly affect the state's liquid fuels tax structure and apply to all fuels sold or distributed within Pennsylvania starting 60 days after the bill becomes effective.

Maddy summaryHB 2227 designates Bridge Key 68687 (on PA Route 271 over a Blacklick Creek tributary in Blacklick Township, Cambria County) as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge. The bill honors Martin J. Kupchella, a WWII veteran who earned the Silver Star Medal and served in multiple campaigns, as well as his community involvement in Cambria County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will install signs naming the bridge for public visibility. This is a ceremonial designation with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code to allow local governments to temporarily halt the submission of new data center development applications. Under the new provision, a municipality can adopt a resolution at a public meeting to pause these submissions for up to 180 days, a period that begins retroactively from the date of public notice. During this pause, local authorities may update their zoning laws regarding data centers, and any applications received while the pause is in effect will be evaluated under the new rules. The legislation defines a data center as a facility primarily used for housing servers or data storage systems with specific backup power and cooling infrastructure.