Rep. Perry Stambaugh

Maddy summaryHB 299 designates March 4 as Charter Day, June 14 as Flag Day, and September 17 as Constitution Day for annual observance in Pennsylvania. The bill explains these dates commemorate historical events: William Penn's 1681 charter, the 1777 adoption of the U.S. flag, and the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution. Crucially, the bill clarifies that these designations do not require employers to treat the days as official holidays or provide paid leave. This is a commemorative measure with no new legal obligations for businesses or government entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania's Constitution that would establish term limits for state legislators. It would limit senators to three consecutive terms (12 years total) and representatives to six consecutive terms (12 years total), with both required to wait four years after serving the maximum terms before running again. The amendment would amend Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution and requires two legislative passages followed by voter approval at the next qualifying election. This is a procedural constitutional amendment proposal, not an enacted law, and would directly affect current and future members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHB 312 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Highways to resurface all state highways with two- or three-digit route numbers at least once every 25 years. The bill mandates the department to create a 25-year resurfacing plan for each engineering district, prioritize overdue highways during the final year of each plan, and publish a public list by county showing the last resurfacing year for each highway. This amendment standardizes maintenance schedules and increases transparency about highway upkeep. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 310 proposes a constitutional amendment to end Pennsylvania school districts' authority to levy property taxes after June 30, 2029. It requires the state to fund school districts annually with amounts equal to their 2029 property tax revenue (minus debt service) through new state and local taxes on retail sales, income, and earned income. These new tax revenues would be deposited into a dedicated "Stabilization of Education Fund" exclusively for school support, prohibiting any future property taxes on school districts. The amendment would replace property tax reliance with a statewide funding mechanism for school district budgets.

Maddy summaryHB 313 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle registration law to create new exemptions for farm vehicles based on weight. Type A vehicles (under 10,000 lbs) can travel between farms up to 50 miles apart or to businesses within 50 miles for buying/selling agricultural goods or repairs. Type B vehicles (10,000-17,000 lbs) have stricter limits, allowing travel between farms up to 25 miles apart or to businesses within 25 miles for agricultural transactions. All exempt vehicles must operate between sunrise and sunset. This directly affects Pennsylvania farmers using heavy equipment for farm operations, reducing registration requirements for specific on-farm and short-distance agricultural activities.

Maddy summaryHB 311 amends Pennsylvania vehicle laws to expand exemptions for agricultural vehicles. It adds a new exemption (Section 1302(2.3)) allowing commercial farm equipment to operate without registration when transported within 50 miles of the owner's business to a nearby farm. This exemption automatically waives the requirement for an official vehicle inspection certificate under Section 4703(b)(2.2). The bill directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses transporting equipment for farm use within the specified distance. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 297 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle registration law to create new exemptions for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) used by emergency services. It allows police, fire, and emergency medical agencies to operate ATVs without registration when primarily used off-highway and only incidentally on public roads. The bill specifies different highway travel limits: up to 2 miles in higher-class counties (1st-3rd class) and up to 15 miles in lower-class counties (4th-8th class). These ATVs must still comply with visual/audible signal requirements for emergency vehicles. The change directly affects emergency departments in specific county classifications across Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 243 requires Pennsylvania's state budget to include a seven-year financial statement covering actual spending from the prior fiscal year, current year estimates, next year's proposed budget, and four years of financial projections for all active Commonwealth funds. The bill amends the 1929 Administrative Code to mandate this comprehensive financial outlook in budget submissions to the General Assembly. This change updates the budget process to provide a longer-term view of state finances without altering existing spending levels or budget amounts. The requirement applies to all active Commonwealth funds, including special, government, proprietary, and fiduciary funds.

Maddy summaryHB 234 amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish a fee structure for storm water management facilities, systems, and plans. Townships may charge reasonable, property-based fees that cannot exceed costs required by federal and state storm water regulations. The bill requires townships to offer exemptions or credits for properties with approved storm water facilities or for agricultural operations using USDA-approved best management practices. This change directly affects townships and property owners by creating a standardized approach to funding storm water infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 235 amends Pennsylvania law to allow municipal stormwater authorities to establish rates based on property characteristics, such as the installation and maintenance of approved stormwater management practices. The bill specifically permits authorities to set rates considering features like land use, while requiring practices to be approved and inspected by the authority. It also includes an exception for agricultural operations, allowing rates to be based on USDA or state-approved conservation practices. This change gives local governments more flexibility in funding stormwater management programs through targeted rate structures.