Rep. Rob Kauffman

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's food protection laws to define "cell-cultured meat" and "cell-cultured poultry" as products grown from animal cells outside of live animals. It directly affects the food industry by explicitly prohibiting the manufacturing, selling, or offering for sale of these specific products. The law takes effect 60 days after passage and aims to establish clear regulatory boundaries for emerging food technologies within the state.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill, titled the Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act, prohibits health care practitioners from performing gender transition procedures on minors and bars government programs and private insurers from covering these treatments for individuals under 18. The legislation defines gender transition procedures broadly to include puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and various surgical interventions, while explicitly stating that adults aged 18 and older retain the right to access such care. By restricting these specific medical services for minors, the law aims to prevent what the bill describes as irreversible and risky treatments, though it does not alter the ability of adults to undergo gender-affirming care.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 2024 as "Life Month" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. It calls on churches, businesses, and communities across the state to celebrate this date and reflect on the protection of unborn children. The resolution does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic commemoration of the shift in legal status regarding abortion rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as the Lance Corporal John F. Muffler Memorial Bridge to honor a Marine who died in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain official signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act also includes background details about Muffler's life and service, noting his connection to the local marching band and his family's efforts to promote a memorial in Philadelphia.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's laws on negligence to allow injured parties to recover damages even if they share some fault with the person who caused the injury, provided their fault is not greater than the defendant's. It requires courts to split the total damage award among all responsible parties based on their specific percentage of fault, rather than holding one defendant fully liable for the entire cost. However, the law still makes the defendant fully responsible for the total damages in specific situations, such as cases involving intentional harm, hazardous substance releases, or when the defendant is found to be at least 60% at fault. Additionally, the bill allows courts to consider the fault of people who are not currently part of the lawsuit, such as those who have already settled or are immune from suit, when calculating how much each defendant must pay.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in York County as the Private Edward J. Stambaugh Memorial Bridge to honor a local World War II veteran. The legislation officially names the structure after Private Stambaugh, who served in the U.S. Army and died during the D-Day invasion in 1944. It requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling both directions. The act will become effective 60 days after being signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum from exercising any jurisdiction or authority within Pennsylvania. It explicitly bans state and local government agencies from enforcing, implementing, or complying with any rules, regulations, fees, taxes, or mandates issued by these three international groups. The law takes effect 60 days after being signed into legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Dover Township, York County, as the Corporal William E. Heilman Memorial Bridge to honor a local Marine Corps veteran who died in Vietnam. The legislation officially names the structure and requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for drivers. By formally recognizing Corporal Heilman's service and sacrifice, the act serves as a commemorative tribute rather than altering any transportation regulations or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Regulatory Review Act to require state agencies to submit additional documentation when proposing new regulations. Specifically, if a proposed rule adopts guidance from the World Health Organization, the United Nations, or the World Economic Forum, the agency must provide a statement explaining how that guidance applies to the state and include detailed data supporting its relevance. The bill also places the burden of proof on the agency to demonstrate that any data used is acceptable. These requirements aim to increase transparency and scrutiny for international regulatory influences within the state's rulemaking process.