Rep. Joe Hamm

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 2282

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing the Taxpayer Dividend Program; imposing powers and duties on the State Treasurer and Department of Revenue; and providing for payment of certain taxpayer dividends.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Taxpayer Dividend Program in Pennsylvania to refund a portion of state budget surpluses to resident individual taxpayers. The program would distribute funds from the General Fund and the Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund to individuals who filed and paid taxes for the 2023 tax year. Money taken from the General Fund is limited to the existing surplus, while withdrawals from the Rainy Day Fund require a two-thirds legislative vote and must leave at least 6% of the fund's value intact. The Department of Revenue is tasked with identifying eligible recipients and processing payments, with the goal of returning accumulated surplus money rather than using it for expanded government spending.

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

Co-sponsor HR 353

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating May 22, 2024, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day" in Pennsylvania.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2262

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for statement of financial interests.

In committee May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor 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

Co-sponsor HB 2252

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for the English language as the official language of the Commonwealth; and imposing a certain restriction on use of appropriated funds.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2239

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for definitions and for classes of income.

In committee Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2242

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for security from searches and seizures.

In committee Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track