Rep. Chad Reichard

Maddy summaryHB 170 modifies Pennsylvania's vehicle registration and inspection rules for farm vehicles. It creates three new weight-based categories (AA, BB, CC) for exempt farm vehicles, each with specific travel limits: Type AA (under 10,000 lbs) may travel up to 50 miles, Type BB (10,001-17,000 lbs) up to 25 miles, and Type CC (over 17,000 lbs) up to 10 miles between farms or related business locations. The bill also establishes corresponding biennial fees ($24-$100) based on vehicle weight and requires a valid inspection certificate for operation. This directly affects farmers using vehicles over 17,000 lbs, who must now display inspections but face fewer travel restrictions than non-exempt vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates August 16, 2025, as "Pottsville Maroons Championship Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate the 1925 NFL championship victory of the Pottsville Maroons football team. It honors their 1925 season, including their pivotal win over the Chicago Cardinals and their exhibition victory against the Notre Dame All-Stars. The resolution recognizes the team's role in advancing professional football's credibility and Pennsylvania's sports heritage, with copies to be sent to the Pottsville Area Historical Society and Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryHR 154 is a state resolution designating October 6, 2025, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the cultural heritage and contributions of German Americans within the state through official acknowledgment, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians by highlighting this community's historical and cultural impact at the state level. As a procedural resolution, it serves a symbolic purpose rather than implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania to honor veterans wounded in military service and recognize the advocacy and support provided by the Disabled American Veterans organization. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these contributions through a state-recognized observance. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by establishing a symbolic day of recognition for these veterans and the organization.

Maddy summaryHB 1030 designates Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of Pennsylvania. This symbolic bill does not impose any new laws, taxes, or regulations, nor does it directly affect any individuals or businesses. It serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of Hershey's Kisses, a candy brand produced by Hershey Foods Corporation in Pennsylvania. The bill passed through committee review and final passage in 2025 but has no practical policy impact beyond the designation.

Maddy summaryHR 257 is a non-binding resolution designating November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need for public education about diabetes prevention, management, and support services during that month. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific individuals or programs - it serves solely as a symbolic designation to encourage awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 646 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to prohibit drivers from using hearing impairment devices, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants, while operating a motor vehicle. This law directly affects drivers who rely on such devices, making it illegal to use them while driving. The key provision updates the "rules of the road" under Title 75 to explicitly ban the use of these devices behind the wheel. The bill became law as Act No. 43 of 2025 after receiving gubernatorial approval on November 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state government by formally recognizing the date for official purposes, such as ceremonies or proclamations. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it solely expresses the state's official acknowledgment of Veterans Day. It was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHB 2000 designates a specific section of highway in Pennsylvania as the "Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway" to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the highway corridor by renaming it, replacing a previous designation. The bill's key provision is the repeal of the prior highway name, formally establishing this new commemorative name through legislative action. This is a ceremonial measure with no funding or policy changes beyond the highway's official designation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates November 10, 2025, as the "250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps" for observance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - the location where the Corps was founded. It has no binding effect on policy or funding but formally recognizes this historical milestone. The resolution was adopted by Congress on October 29, 2025, following committee review. It directly affects commemorative observances in Philadelphia and the Marine Corps community.