Rep. Wendy Fink

Maddy summaryHR 362 is a procedural resolution that directs the House to discharge the Committee on Education from further consideration of House Bill 158, allowing HB 158 to move directly to the full House floor for a vote. This action bypasses the committee's review process, which typically requires committee approval before a bill can be debated on the floor. The resolution was placed on the calendar under Rule 53 on October 29, 2025, signaling it will now proceed to a floor vote. This change affects the legislative workflow for HB 158 but does not alter the content or policy of HB 158 itself.

Maddy summaryHB 2211 ends automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Pennsylvania public officials after specific dates. It stops future COLAs for judges (effective January 1, 2026), the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, Auditor General, Attorney General, department heads, and General Assembly members (effective November 30, 2025). The bill amends existing law to replace the current CPI-U-based COLA mechanism with a fixed end date for these adjustments. This change applies to all affected officials whose compensation was previously tied to the Consumer Price Index for the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware-Maryland area.

Maddy summaryHR 340 is a procedural resolution that removes Senate Bill 186 from the Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, requiring the committee to cease further consideration of the bill. This allows Senate Bill 186 to move directly to the full House for debate and a vote. The resolution was placed on the calendar under Rule 53 on October 8, 2025, as part of the legislative process to advance stalled bills. It does not change policy but addresses a procedural delay in the committee.

Maddy summaryHR 339 is a procedural resolution that removes the House Committee on Health from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 9, allowing the full House to directly debate and vote on that bill. This action bypasses the committee's usual role in reviewing legislation. The bill was added to the calendar for floor consideration under Rule 53 on October 8, 2025, moving it closer to a full vote. It does not change policy but alters the legislative process for Senate Bill No. 9.

Maddy summaryHB 2142 repeals a 1936 law that imposed an 18% tax on liquor sold by Pennsylvania's state-run liquor stores (operated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board). The repealed law defined "liquor" and required the Board to collect the tax from customers and remit it to the state treasury, with specific reporting procedures. This bill eliminates the tax requirement and its associated administrative rules, meaning the state will no longer collect this specific tax from liquor sales at state stores. The repeal affects the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's operations and the state's revenue system for this historical tax.

Maddy summaryHB 1322 requires certain state-appointed fiduciaries (like estate administrators or executors) to complete mandatory training on handling decedents' estates and fiduciary duties. The bill amends Pennsylvania's Title 20 statutes to establish this training requirement, directly affecting individuals managing estates under state supervision. This policy change aims to improve oversight and consistency in estate administration by ensuring fiduciaries meet specific competency standards.

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill removes the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations from further consideration of House Resolution 278. It allows House Resolution 278 to move directly to the full House for debate and voting under Rule 53, bypassing the committee review process. The bill itself does not change policy but alters the legislative path for another resolution.

Maddy summaryHB 2066 repeals Pennsylvania's inheritance tax system by removing Article XXI ("Inheritance and Estate Tax Act") from the 1971 Tax Reform Code. This eliminates the state-level inheritance tax that would have applied to property transferred upon death. The bill directly affects individuals who would have owed this tax on estates or gifts, removing a layer of state taxation on inherited assets. The repeal is comprehensive, striking the entire framework of definitions, exemptions, and procedures related to inheritance tax from the tax code.

Maddy summaryHB 2029 is a joint resolution proposing constitutional amendments to Pennsylvania's election process for judicial positions. It aims to change how justices, judges, and justices of the peace are elected, address vacancy procedures, and define their tenure terms. The bill directly affects judicial officers and voters, as it would alter election rules for these roles and require voter approval for any constitutional changes. If passed by the legislature, it would need to be ratified by Pennsylvania voters to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1997 requires hospitals and blood banks to inform patients about the option of receiving their own blood (autologous) or blood from a donor (direct allogeneic) when medically appropriate during treatment planning. This applies directly to healthcare facilities providing transfusion services, mandating they discuss these options with patients. The bill does not alter medical standards but adds a requirement for facilities to ensure patients are aware of these specific transfusion choices. It is currently pending in the Health committee after referral on October 27, 2025.