Rep. Joe Hamm

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces a new crime in Pennsylvania called disarming a law enforcement officer, which would apply to corrections officers and school security guards as well. It makes it a third-degree felony to take or try to take a firearm, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon from these officials when they are working, provided the person knows or has reason to know who they are. The law would take effect 60 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to exempt certain early withdrawals from specific accounts from Pennsylvania personal income tax, mirroring existing federal tax rules. It directly affects parents and first-time homebuyers by allowing them to withdraw up to $5,000 individually or $10,000 jointly for a child's birth or adoption, and up to $10,000 for a home purchase. The legislation applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and becomes effective 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 29, 2026, as "VFW Day" to honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. The measure recognizes the VFW's history, its mission to support veterans, and its significant contributions to veterans' benefits and community service. By officially naming this date, the resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to acknowledge and support the VFW and its members.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Clean Streams Law to allow specific residential construction sites to request a waiver for certain stormwater discharge permits. It directly affects developers building on land between one and three acres that causes significant ground disturbance. Under the new provision, these sites could apply to bypass standard National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements if they meet specific federal criteria. The change aims to streamline regulatory processes for medium-sized construction projects while maintaining oversight through a formal waiver application process. The law will become effective 60 days after its passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 5, 2026, as "The Blessing of the Balers Day" in Pennsylvania. It commemorates a story about a farmer whose equipment was fixed after a priest prayed over it. The bill has no legal effect beyond naming the date and expressing good wishes to farmers. It is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates May 2026 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" to highlight the impact of ALS on patients and their families. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to increase public understanding of the disease and support ongoing research efforts. By formally recognizing the month, the resolution aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by those living with ALS and the importance of continued medical investigation.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution honors the memory of five law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2025. It specifically names Patrolman Andrew Duarte and Police Officers Mark Baker, Cody Becker, Isaiah Emenheiser, and Andy Chan, listing their departments and dates of death. The measure directs the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to express sympathy to the families and friends of these fallen officers. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution that designates June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the construction industry. It directly affects construction contractors who operate based on free enterprise and select workers based on merit rather than union affiliation. The text highlights the sector's role in employing thousands of workers, fostering apprenticeship programs, and maintaining essential infrastructure across the state. By recognizing these contributions, the resolution aims to acknowledge the economic and community value provided by non-union construction businesses.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates 2025 as "The Year of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America" in Pennsylvania to honor the organization's 90-year history of service to faith, family, and country. It is a ceremonial measure expressing the state's recognition of the Catholic War Veterans' contributions, including their work with Pennsylvania's veterans community and their national service since 1935. The resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies - it is purely symbolic, with no direct impact on legislation or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to temporarily exempt the sales and use tax on fireworks, sparklers, and grills for individual buyers. The exemption applies only during a six-month window starting July 1, 2026, and is limited to items purchased for personal, non-business use. The legislation defines specific types of fireworks, sparklers, and grills eligible for the break while requiring the Department of Revenue to provide online guidance on the rule's implementation.