Rep. Aaron Bernstine

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution officially designates November 5, 2024, as Jason Kelce's birthday and December 13, 2024, as Fletcher Cox's birthday. The measure honors the careers of these two former Philadelphia Eagles players, who are recognized for their contributions to the team's success and their extensive charitable work in the community. By formally acknowledging their achievements and retirement, the resolution aims to celebrate their impact on the state and the city of Philadelphia.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program called the Linked Deposit Impact Pennsylvania Act to help small, for-profit businesses owned by Pennsylvania residents that employ 100 or fewer people and earn less than $10 million annually. Under the plan, the State Treasurer would place funds with approved local banks, which then agree to lend that same amount to eligible small businesses at a reduced interest rate. The legislation requires banks to follow standard lending practices to check borrower creditworthiness and prohibits them from charging fees for participating in the program. Ultimately, the State Treasurer manages the program by reviewing loan applications and deciding how much money to deposit with each participating bank.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires private health insurers and state-managed health plans to cover biomarker testing when it is used to diagnose, treat, or monitor a specific disease or condition. The legislation defines biomarker testing as the analysis of tissue, blood, or other biological samples to identify indicators of biological processes, while explicitly excluding coverage for general screening purposes. Coverage for these tests must follow the same rules as other medical services, including standard cost-sharing and medical necessity reviews, and the changes will take effect 180 days after the bill is signed.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes May 18, 2024, as "Armed Forces Day" within the state of Pennsylvania. It directly honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members and their families by encouraging local appreciation and acknowledging the support provided by private citizens and businesses. The text includes standard statements of gratitude and commits the state to supporting service personnel, but it does not create any new laws or change existing policies. Copies of the resolution are intended for distribution to military installations in the Commonwealth to share the recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 17, 2024, as "Chuck Tanner Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the legacy of Charles William "Chuck" Tanner. The resolution recognizes Tanner, a former professional baseball player and manager who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship on that specific date in 1979. It also highlights his contributions to the sport, including his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame and the establishment of awards named in his honor. The measure urges Pennsylvanians to celebrate his life and achievements in baseball.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania resolution designates the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as "Food Allergy Awareness Week" to highlight the prevalence and risks of food allergies. The bill does not alter laws or allocate funding but serves to draw public attention to the nine major food allergens and the challenges faced by millions of Americans. It was referred to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee but was subsequently laid on the table, meaning it did not proceed to a vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new restricted account to collect annual fees from individuals in Pennsylvania who are required to register as sexual offenders. Under the new provisions, the Pennsylvania State Police will charge these registrants a $40 annual fee, with the option to increase this amount through a formal legislative process. All money collected from these fees will be deposited into the newly created account, which can only be used by the General Assembly to fund the maintenance and improvement of the sexual offender registry. The law takes effect 60 days after it is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as the Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge to honor a Marine who died in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act also includes background details about Muffler's life and service, noting his connection to the local marching band and his family's efforts to promote a memorial in Philadelphia.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's County Code to update the list of purchases that county commissioners can make without requiring public advertising or competitive bidding. Specifically, it clarifies that the purchase of milk by second-class A counties falls under this exemption, allowing these entities to acquire milk directly without a formal bidding process. The change applies only to second-class A counties and does not alter the procedures for other county classes or types of purchases. The legislation is set to take effect 60 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill amends the state's Tax Reform Code to update how corporations can deduct net losses against their taxable income. It establishes new rules that increase the maximum amount of net loss a company can use to reduce its tax bill in any given year, with the limit rising over time until it reaches 100% of taxable income for years starting after December 31, 2024. The legislation also clarifies how long past losses can be carried forward to offset future profits, extending the carryover period for losses generated after 1997 to 20 years. These changes directly affect corporations filing state income tax returns by allowing them to lower their current tax liability more aggressively when they have incurred losses.