Rep. Dan Moul

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Pennsylvania's election commission to create a process allowing homeowners and landlords to report voters registered at their addresses who no longer live there. When such a report is made, the commission must immediately notify the affected voter and attempt to reach them at any other known address to update their registration information. The law adds this reporting mechanism to existing voter removal procedures without replacing them, and it becomes effective 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Pennsylvania second-class townships to hire certified public accountants to perform financial audits instead of relying solely on elected auditors. Under the new rules, a board of supervisors can appoint an accountant if at least 25 taxpayers request it, or the board can choose to hire one on its own after public notice is given in a newspaper. The hired accountant would have the same powers as the board of auditors to review accounts, except they cannot set their own pay and must follow standard auditing practices. Additionally, the law permits townships to contract with independent accountants to meet federal or state reporting requirements separately from the regular audit process.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Administrative Code to establish a new set of rules governing how state agencies process permit applications. It creates a strict 30-day deadline for agencies to either approve or deny requests for permits, renewals, or modifications, and it mandates that incomplete applications be returned to applicants within 10 days with a specific list of missing information. To prevent delays, the law includes a provision where an application is automatically deemed approved if the agency fails to act within the statutory timeframe or if the applicant submits a sworn affidavit confirming that all legal requirements have been met. These changes apply to various regulated activities but explicitly exclude personal licenses issued to individuals by professional boards.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to standardize the three-year registration and recertification requirements for emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, and emergency medical services vehicle operators. Under the new rules, these professionals must renew their credentials every three years by passing exams or completing continuing education credits, while those whose licenses have expired for six years or less can regain certification through testing or additional training. The legislation also clarifies that EMS vehicle operator certifications are permanent but require triennial registration, except for those working exclusively for a specific regional system, and establishes stricter criteria for maintaining operator status, including limits on recent driving violations.

Maddy summaryHB 1409 updates the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's authority to set fees for fishing licenses, permits, and issuing agents. The bill allows the commission to adjust specific amounts for various licenses, such as resident annual and senior resident lifetime licenses, as well as different tourist and replacement options, by referencing existing administrative rules. It also establishes fixed fees for special permits, including those for trout fishing and charter boat guides, while capping transaction costs for the automated licensing system at one dollar. This legislation directly impacts anglers and fishing businesses by defining the current fee structure and providing the legal framework for the commission to manage these costs.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania law updates the rules for filling empty seats on township commission boards to ensure positions are filled promptly. If a township board fails to appoint a replacement within 30 days, a temporary "vacancy board" must be formed within the next 15 days to make the appointment, consisting of the original commissioners and one local voter who chairs the group but cannot vote for themselves. If this temporary board also fails to act or if most commissioner seats are vacant at once, the matter moves to a county court where a judge appoints a replacement based on a petition from remaining officials or local voters. The changes take effect 60 days after the law is signed.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Ballot Access Improvement Act, establishes a new option for candidates in Pennsylvania to gain access to the ballot by paying a filing fee instead of submitting a traditional nomination petition. It applies to a wide range of offices, including federal positions, statewide roles, and local judgeships, allowing candidates to choose between the standard petition process or a direct fee payment. The legislation sets specific fee amounts based on the office sought, ranging from $3,000 for state representatives to $38,500 for the presidency, and outlines how these funds will be distributed to counties and the Department of State for election administration. Additionally, the bill defines strict deadlines for fee payment, mandates the issuance of receipts to candidates, and clarifies that these fees are non-refundable even if a candidate withdraws.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's budget rules by requiring the state to submit a seven-year financial plan to the General Assembly. The new requirement mandates that the budget include actual spending from the previous year, current available funds, the proposed budget for the next year, and estimated accounts for the following four years. This change directly affects how the executive branch prepares and presents financial information to lawmakers. The law will become active 60 days after it is signed.

Maddy summaryThis document is a set of amendments to House Bill 2594 that standardizes terminology by replacing the phrase "residual waste" with "residuals" throughout the text. The changes also update specific definitions to align with the term "food processing waste" and adjust references from "secretary" to "department." These edits do not introduce new policies or alter the bill's core functions but rather refine the language for consistency and clarity.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the composition of the State Planning Board by replacing the previous appointment structure with a new system involving legislative leadership. Under the proposed changes, the board would include fifteen members appointed by the Governor, six ex officio members from various state departments, and four members appointed by the Senate and House leaders. The four legislative appointees would be selected by the Majority and Minority Leaders of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, ensuring representation from different political parties. This amendment aims to reorganize how the board is formed to better reflect the interests of the state's legislative branches.