Rep. David Rowe

Maddy summaryHB 1962 prohibits state agencies from providing funding or entering contracts with individuals or entities that provide or are affiliated with abortion-related activities. It requires people enrolled in medical assistance programs to certify they are not engaging in such activities. The bill also mandates the Department of Human Services to establish procedures for verifying these attestations and enforcing the restrictions. These provisions directly impact state-funded programs, healthcare providers receiving state contracts, and medical assistance beneficiaries. The bill is currently under review by the Health committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1940 would establish a new specialty license plate option called the "Fish PA plate" for vehicle registration in Pennsylvania. This plate would be available to Pennsylvania residents who choose to purchase it as part of their vehicle registration process. The bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add this plate as an official registration option. The specific fees or revenue allocation for the plate are not detailed in the provided context.

Maddy summaryHB 1947 sets annual spending limits for the state's budget and restricts emergency spending without prior legislative approval. It requires the state to establish a Commonwealth Reserve Fund, funded by designated revenue sources, to cover unexpected costs like natural disasters or economic downturns. The bill directly affects state budgeting processes by mandating these spending constraints and creating a new fund for fiscal stability. This would change how the legislature and governor manage state finances, requiring adherence to spending caps and mandatory reserve funding.

Maddy summaryHR 346 is a resolution (not a law) urging Pennsylvania's Department of State to cooperate with federal authorities, specifically the U.S. Department of Justice, regarding voter registration checks. It directly targets state election officials, requiring them to share information to prevent noncitizen voter registration as part of federal election integrity efforts. The resolution seeks to compel state-level compliance with federal requests but does not create new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1937 requires specific Pennsylvania government agencies to provide voter registration services during routine interactions. It mandates that offices offering public assistance, county clerk services (including marriage licenses), disability programs, hunting/fishing license applications, and military recruitment centers must offer voter registration forms or assistance. The bill expands existing voter registration opportunities by adding these service points to the list of locations where citizens can register or update their voter information. This directly affects Pennsylvanians visiting these agencies, making voter registration more accessible during existing government interactions. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 10, 2025, as "National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)" for observance within Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic gesture by the Pennsylvania state legislature to recognize this date, directly affecting state government and public institutions in Pennsylvania. The bill has no binding legal effect but formally acknowledges the date through a state resolution. It was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 341 is a resolution urging the Department of Human Services to transmit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as legally required. It directly affects the Department of Human Services, mandating compliance with existing federal data reporting rules for SNAP. The resolution does not create new law but seeks to ensure timely submission of enrollment data to the USDA. This is a procedural measure focused on administrative compliance, not policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1915 amends Pennsylvania's game laws to further support junior hunter projects managed by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill directly affects young hunters (typically minors) by expanding access to educational and supervised hunting programs focused on safety and conservation. Key provisions update the statutes to clarify the commission's authority and structure for these initiatives. The bill was referred to the Game & Fisheries committee on October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "National Recovery Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on any entity. The bill serves as a symbolic recognition by the Pennsylvania legislature to highlight recovery efforts, likely related to health or community wellness. It directly affects Pennsylvania by formally designating the month for awareness purposes through the state government. This is a procedural resolution with no binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1911 amends Pennsylvania's criminal code to require individuals who commit "swatting" to pay for the costs incurred by law enforcement responding to their false emergency reports. It directly affects people who intentionally make false reports to trigger a police SWAT response at someone else's home. The key provision establishes that perpetrators must reimburse law enforcement agencies for the actual expenses of the response, including officer time and equipment. This bill focuses on holding swatting offenders financially accountable for the resources they waste.