Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

Maddy summaryHB 1089 restricts the sale and application of sealants containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), harmful chemicals linked to health and environmental risks, primarily affecting manufacturers, contractors, and businesses selling these products. It establishes a Safer Sealant Fund to support the development of safer alternatives, requires the Department of Environmental Protection to enforce compliance, and allows municipalities to adopt stricter local rules. Violations of the restrictions incur penalties, with the bill aiming to reduce exposure to PAHs through regulatory and financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 463 prohibits "speculative ticketing," which involves buying event tickets to resell them at significantly higher prices before the event occurs. It directly affects consumers who face inflated prices and ticket sellers engaging in this practice. The bill amends the Unfair Trade Practices Law to ban buying or selling tickets for profit based on anticipated demand, not actual ownership. The bill passed the House on June 4, 2025, and is now pending review by the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1500 establishes a Cyber Charter School Funding and Policy Council to develop recommendations on funding, governance, and accountability for cyber charter schools by April 2026. The bill requires public school entities to report advertising and sponsorship spending annually, and mandates detailed cost-tracking for special education services based on individualized student plans. It also adds provisions for student wellness checks, enrollment notifications, and fund balance limits for cyber charter schools, while maintaining a moratorium on new cyber charter school approvals. The law directly affects cyber charter schools, public school districts, and students with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryHB 242 amends Pennsylvania's 1971 Tax Code to expand tax credits for beginning farmers. It creates a new "beginning farmer management tax credit" and clarifies definitions to streamline eligibility. The credit reduces tax liability for new farmers who use management services to start operations. This directly affects Pennsylvania farmers beginning agricultural businesses, making the tax benefit clearer and more accessible.

Maddy summaryHB 1559, titled the "Employee Right to Privacy Act," requires Pennsylvania employers to provide written notice to employees (including independent contractors) about electronic monitoring, such as tracking computer use or phone calls, by posting a visible notice before implementing it. Exceptions allow monitoring without notice if an employer reasonably suspects an employee of misconduct that violates law, workplace rights, or creates a hostile environment. Violating this notice requirement incurs fines: $500 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second, and $5,000 for third or subsequent violations. The bill aims to ensure transparency in workplace monitoring while balancing employer needs for safety and legal compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 1561 offers a tax credit to owners of residential high-rise buildings for installing automatic fire sprinkler systems and related monitoring or detection devices. The bill directly affects property owners or managers of qualifying high-rise residential structures who undertake these retrofits. It provides a financial incentive by allowing eligible taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability based on the cost of the qualifying fire safety equipment. The credit aims to encourage improved fire safety in multi-story residential buildings through direct cost savings for property owners.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 8-14, 2025, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s importance to Pennsylvania - including its role in providing drinking water, supporting 348 fish species, contributing to the $500 million seafood harvest, and covering half the state’s land area - without creating new laws or funding. The resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to host educational events during this week to raise awareness about the bay’s ecological and economic value.

Maddy summaryHB 1415 amends Pennsylvania's Safe Drinking Water Act (1984) to modify the powers and duties of the Environmental Quality Board. The bill's specific policy changes or direct impacts on communities, utilities, or regulations are not described in the provided context. Committee referrals (Veterans Affairs, Environmental Protection) indicate its focus but do not reveal the bill's concrete provisions. Without details on the amendments, a substantive summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be provided. This bill appears to be a procedural or administrative update to the board's authority, but the context lacks the necessary policy specifics.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes June 14, 2025, as "World Blood Donor Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it solely serves to honor blood donors through a formal state acknowledgment. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by promoting awareness of blood donation, though it has no binding effect on government actions or funding. It was referred to the Health committee and later laid on the table, indicating it did not advance further.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (HR 67), not a law with binding requirements. It formally designates May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania for commemorative purposes. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents by encouraging public awareness efforts during that month. The bill was referred to the Health committee, reported as committed, but was laid on the table (stalled) under House Rule 71 on June 4, 2025, preventing further action.