Maddy summaryThis bill amends the existing Pharmacy Audit Integrity and Transparency Act to refine how pharmacy audits and fees are handled. It clarifies that certain insurance supplements are excluded from specific terms and changes the notice period for additional fees from the time of claim adjudication to thirty days before the fees are applied. The legislation also updates definitions to refer to "generic" drugs instead of "general" ones and expands the scope of federal employee benefit protections. Additionally, it adjusts reporting requirements for pharmacy benefit managers and the state agency overseeing these audits.
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Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals and businesses from charging fees for helping veterans apply for benefits, with the exception of services allowed under federal law. It requires any paid assistance to be documented in a written agreement and bans guarantees of specific benefit outcomes or excessive charges. Violations of these rules are classified as a third-degree misdemeanor, and the law applies to anyone seeking compensation for veterans' benefit matters.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's laws on obstructing governmental operations by updating the definition of resisting arrest. It classifies the act as a second-degree misdemeanor when someone intentionally creates a risk of bodily injury to a public servant or uses force to overcome resistance during a lawful arrest or duty. The legislation directly affects individuals who confront law enforcement officers and aims to clarify the specific actions that constitute this offense. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's tax laws by adjusting personal income tax rates and eliminating a specific tax on the gross receipts from the sale of electric energy. It requires electric utilities to pass the savings from these tax changes directly to consumers through reductions in state tax surcharges, with civil penalties of up to $5,000 for companies that fail to do so. Additionally, the legislation mandates that $6 million annually be transferred to the Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill also establishes a revenue-neutral reconciliation rule that will remain in effect until the end of 2024.