Rep. Paul Schemel

Co-sponsor HB 2354

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for kennels, for requirements for kennels, for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and for health certificates for importation; and, in enforcement and penalties, further providing for rules and regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Dog Law by refining definitions and regulations for dog kennels, particularly regarding the importation of animals. It clarifies what constitutes a commercial kennel versus a nonprofit service dog kennel, establishing a lower annual licensing fee of $35 for the latter. The legislation also mandates stricter health protocols for imported dogs, requiring specific veterinary tests and a 14-day quarantine period unless certain conditions are met. Additionally, the bill outlines criteria for revoking kennel licenses if owners are convicted of animal cruelty or sexual offenses against animals.

In committee Jun 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1261

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the State Employees' Retirement Board.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Public School Employees' Retirement Board and the State Employees' Retirement Board to livestream their public meetings and post unedited video and written records online for at least three years. It also clarifies that sensitive investment information, such as details about alternative investments, will remain confidential to protect financial interests but will eventually become public once the risk of competitive harm or negative impact on investment value no longer exists. Additionally, the legislation mandates that specific basic details about alternative investment vehicles, including the manager's identity and the amount of money committed, must always be accessible to the public. These changes aim to increase transparency in how the boards manage records and conduct business while safeguarding sensitive financial data.

In committee Jun 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2281

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to change the penalty for a specific violation of the law. Currently, the violation is classified as a misdemeanor with potential jail time or a fine, but this legislation would reduce it to a summary offense punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a fine of $500. The change directly affects individuals who commit the prohibited act outlined in clause (31) of the act's subsection (a). The bill is set to take effect 60 days after it is passed.

In committee May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 292

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2190

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in support matters generally, providing for support of unborn child.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 336

Passed · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating March 29, 2024, as "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

Passed Mar 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2070

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Lead sponsor

An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ownership of property and legal title and equitable estate, further providing for right to dispose of a decedent's remains.

In committee Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2080

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for early human life development education.

In committee Mar 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 689

Signed into law · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for definitions, for general regulations, for expungement, for petition for limited access, for clean slate limited access, for exceptions, for effects of expunged records and records subject to limited access and for employer immunity from liability.

Signed into law Dec 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 1904

In committee · Pennsylvania House · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, providing for personalized education program; providing for student freedom accounts; and establishing the Student Freedom Account Program.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track