Rep. Dan Moul

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2737 amends the state's Public School Code to require annual reporting on student wait lists for career and technical education programs. The bill mandates that area career and technical boards submit data on the number of students waiting for enrollment in specific programs to the Department of Education by July 1 each year. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Education to report this wait list information, broken down by program, to the state legislature's standing education committees annually.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" to honor the service members and civilians affected by the 1941 attack. The bill highlights a specific connection between the state and the event by noting that the USS Pennsylvania was present at Pearl Harbor and sustained casualties. It encourages residents to pause in remembrance, honor World War II veterans, and recognize the resilience of the people of Hawaii.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2723 amends state vehicle laws to require commercial drivers to demonstrate English language proficiency, defined as the ability to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, and complete official records. The bill mandates that all CDL knowledge tests be administered exclusively in English, prohibiting the use of interpreters or translation devices during both knowledge and skills testing, except for specific accommodations for hearing-impaired drivers. It also restricts the issuance of nonresident commercial licenses to foreign citizens who can verify lawful immigration status through federal systems and meet the new language standards. Violations of these requirements result in fines and temporary disqualification from driving commercial vehicles, with stricter penalties applied for repeat offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific highway interchange in Schuylkill County as a memorial to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr., who died in the line of duty in 2026. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the interchange by his name. This action honors Trooper Pahira's service and memory without altering any traffic laws or infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 2710, known as the Tick-Borne Disease Reporting Act, requires healthcare providers and facilities in Pennsylvania to report cases of babesiosis, a tick-transmitted infection, through the state's electronic disease surveillance system. The bill also mandates that clinical laboratories report positive test results for the disease via an electronic laboratory reporting system. To support these reporting requirements, the legislation imposes duties on the Department of Health and relevant licensing boards to ensure compliance and requires health care practitioners to complete continuing education on diagnosing and treating tick-borne diseases. This law aims to improve the tracking and management of tick-borne illnesses by making babesiosis a reportable condition in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to create a disaster recovery grant program for fruit and vegetable growers affected by freeze events between April 1 and April 21, 2026. It allocates up to $20 million from previously set-aside funds for highly pathogenic avian influenza to assist growers of specialty crops, including pome and stone fruits, grapes, berries, and vegetables, who suffered production losses exceeding 30%. The legislation explicitly excludes costs already covered by federal funding, insurance, or other contracts from receiving these state grants and requires the Department of Agriculture to publish implementation guidelines within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the impact of the disease on young patients and their families. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public support and honor those affected by childhood cancer. By formally recognizing this month, the legislation aims to raise visibility for the ongoing challenges and medical advancements in treating pediatric cancer within the state.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in the state. The measure formally recognizes the victims of the 2001 attacks, including civilians, military personnel, and first responders who lost their lives. It serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or funding. The resolution aims to honor the memory of those affected and reaffirm the state's commitment to remembering the events and their legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that officially recognizes July 4, 2026, as Independence Day in Pennsylvania to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. It highlights Pennsylvania's historical significance in the nation's founding, including its role in the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of these events rather than creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of September 28 through October 4, 2026, as "Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week" to highlight a rare and incurable brain disease. The measure directly affects residents of Pennsylvania who may be living with or caring for individuals diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, a condition that impacts behavior, speech, and movement. By officially recognizing this specific time period, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of the disease's symptoms and the need for better diagnosis and support. This is a commemorative action intended to draw attention to the condition rather than to enact new laws or funding.