Rep. Wendy Fink

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Bridge Key 44210 on State Route 2001 over Kreutz Creek in Windsor Township, York County, as the "Private Myles Ness Memorial Bridge." It commemorates Myles Albert Ness, a York County native who served as a private in the U.S. Army during World War I and died in 1958. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain directional signs naming the bridge. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1167, titled the Clean Air Preservation Act, bans cloud seeding, solar radiation modification, and other polluting atmospheric interventions within Pennsylvania. It directly affects any person or organization (including government agencies, corporations, or individuals) conducting such activities. The law requires Pennsylvania State Police or sheriffs to issue immediate cease-and-desist orders for suspected violations, treating these orders as court-enforceable. Violators face felony charges with penalties of at least $500,000 fines or two years in prison per violation, plus potential additional penalties under Pennsylvania’s existing Air Pollution Control Act.

Maddy summaryHB 1112 allows Pennsylvania electric utility customers to request traditional electromechanical analog meters instead of smart meters. Customers can elect this option by notifying their utility company, and if the utility has already installed smart meters, they may charge the customer for the switch - amortized over 12 months - but cannot impose additional fees. The bill directly affects residential and commercial electricity customers who prefer analog meters for privacy or cost reasons. It defines "electromechanical analog meters" as devices with no wireless capabilities, no power line transmission/reception, and specific safety features, while ensuring costs are recovered through approved utility rates.

Maddy summaryHB 1069 modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to allow military-connected students to enroll in schools before establishing residency. Specifically, it requires school districts to permit children of active-duty military members (with official transfer orders) to enroll immediately upon providing military orders and proof of intent to move (e.g., lease, home purchase contract). The bill mandates that schools accept transferred credits with their original grades for GPA calculations and requires families to submit residency proof within 45 days of the military transfer date. This directly affects military families relocating within Pennsylvania, ensuring continuity in education during relocations.

Maddy summaryHB 1053 prohibits per diem payments to Pennsylvania state legislators for days served, requiring reimbursement only for documented actual expenses instead. It directly affects all members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly by changing how they receive compensation for travel or lodging. The bill does not impact legislators' base salaries, benefits, or other existing forms of compensation. This change applies specifically to daily service expenses and takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1035 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act by adding specific definitions for "advanced recycling" and related terms. It clarifies that plastic waste and waste tires processed through advanced recycling (using methods like pyrolysis) are no longer classified as "municipal waste" or "residual waste" under the law. This change directly affects facilities using advanced recycling technology, reducing their regulatory burden under existing waste management rules. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1033 prohibits healthcare providers from performing gender transition procedures on minors under 18, including surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers. It also requires government health programs (like Medicaid) and health insurance policies to stop covering these procedures for minors. The bill defines "gender transition procedures" to include genital/nongenital surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty blockers. Individuals aged 18 or older are not affected by the ban and may continue receiving such care.

Maddy summaryHB 959 amends Pennsylvania's tax code to require the state to pay interest on overpaid personal income taxes. It specifies that interest on refunds will accrue at the same rate used by the U.S. Treasury for federal taxes, starting from the date the overpayment was received. Taxpayers who overpay their state income tax - such as those who paid too much through estimated installments or filed early returns - will now receive interest on the excess amount. The bill also clarifies that no interest applies if a refund is issued within 60 days of the tax return deadline.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania's House Resolution 131 is a non-binding statement urging the federal government to delay REAL ID enforcement until the program is eliminated. It argues that REAL ID requirements burden citizens' freedom of movement, disproportionately affect married women, and have been delayed for nearly two decades without security justification, causing public confusion. The resolution specifically asks the President to pause enforcement (with an upcoming May 2025 deadline) and urges Congress to abolish the program entirely. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals directly - it is solely a request sent to the President and federal lawmakers.

Maddy summaryHB 927 proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania that would prohibit the state from issuing driver's licenses or similar vehicle operation permits to individuals without lawful presence in the United States. This would directly affect non-citizens residing in Pennsylvania without legal immigration status, preventing them from obtaining or renewing driver's licenses under this policy. The amendment requires approval by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and subsequent voter approval at the next applicable election, as outlined in Section 2 of the resolution. If adopted, it would change the state constitution to mandate legal immigration status as a prerequisite for license issuance.