Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes April 2025 as "Celebrate Diversity Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The resolution cites benefits of diversity in workplaces and society but does not implement any policy changes. It directly affects Pennsylvania's official state recognition for that month, with no impact on individuals or organizations. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal force or practical effect beyond the symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryHB 1360, the Convicted Arsonist Registry Act, requires individuals convicted of arson under Pennsylvania law (18 Pa.C.S. § 3301(a), (c), (d), or (f)) to register with the Pennsylvania State Police. Registrants must provide personal details - including name, Social Security number, current/residential addresses, student enrollment information, and photographs/fingerprints - and update this information within 14 days of release, parole, probation, or arrival in Pennsylvania. Local fire chiefs and law enforcement officers receive this registration data to aid investigations and public safety. Registration is mandatory for life for most offenders, or until age 25 for juvenile offenders, with records destroyed upon reaching that age.

Maddy summaryHB 1328 creates a new program providing property tax and rent rebates to eligible Pennsylvania veterans. It directly affects veterans honorably discharged from U.S. armed forces (including National Guard) within the past three years who live in Pennsylvania. The bill establishes income-based rebates: $650 for households earning $0-$8,000, $500 for $8,001-$15,000, $300 for $15,001-$18,000, and $250 for $18,001-$35,000 annually. A new Veterans Property Tax Rebate Account will fund these rebates, which apply to real property taxes or rent payments exceeding 15% of household income.

Maddy summaryHB 1357 amends Pennsylvania's tax code to allow employees to deduct overtime pay from their taxable income when filing personal income tax returns. The bill defines "overtime pay" as compensation earned for hours worked beyond 40 per week (per federal standards) and requires employers to withhold tax on this amount. Employees who received overtime in 2026 or later can subtract the full overtime amount from their taxable income, potentially resulting in a tax refund if the deduction lowers their liability below zero. This directly affects Pennsylvania employees who earn overtime and employers who withhold taxes on such earnings. The changes apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1349 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation to establish a project labor agreement for highway construction projects (including federally funded ones) when it determines such agreements promote labor stability, cost efficiency, and quality. The bill mandates that contractors and subcontractors on these projects must agree to the agreement, which includes requirements for 10% of the workforce to come from local hiring halls, goals for apprenticeship hours (including underrepresented groups), and guarantees against strikes. It directly affects highway construction contractors, subcontractors, and labor organizations involved in state or federally funded projects. The department must publicly notify about the agreement during bidding and submit annual reports tracking project usage and workforce statistics.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 5, 2025, as "Youth Advocacy Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes and honors youth-led advocacy efforts across the state. The resolution highlights young people's historical and ongoing role in movements addressing issues like social justice, environmental protection, and civic engagement, without imposing any requirements or funding on state agencies.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution (HR 213) designates June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate June 19, 1865 - the date Union troops in Galveston, Texas, announced the end of slavery nationwide. It encourages Pennsylvania residents to observe the day through educational events and activities. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or establish a paid holiday, but formally recognizes the historical significance of the date when slavery was finally abolished in all U.S. regions.

Maddy summaryHB 308 establishes new workplace health and safety standards specifically for public employees in Pennsylvania, including those working for the Commonwealth, counties, cities, schools, and public institutions. It creates the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, grants the Secretary of Labor new enforcement powers for workplace inspections, and requires public employers to meet safety standards comparable to those in the private sector under federal OSHA. The bill imposes penalties for violations, prohibits employer retaliation against employees reporting safety concerns, and mandates recordkeeping and reporting procedures. This legislation directly affects all public employees across Pennsylvania who previously lacked consistent state-level safety protections.

Maddy summaryHB 1301 requires all health insurance policies sold in Pennsylvania to cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) HIV medications, along with associated lab tests and doctor visits for counseling or prescription, with no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance. It prohibits insurers from placing PrEP/PEP services in specialty tiers for profit and bans requiring specialist counseling unless medically necessary. The law applies to all health insurance policies issued or renewed in Pennsylvania after its effective date (60 days from passage), including group and individual plans regulated under state insurance laws. This directly affects Pennsylvanians with health insurance who need HIV prevention or treatment services, ensuring full coverage without out-of-pocket costs.

Maddy summaryHB 1303 requires emergency vehicles transporting K-9 units (including police, fire, and search and rescue dogs) to install heat detection devices. These devices must alert operators via horn, sirens, or lights when cabin temperatures become unsafe for the animals and automatically lower two windows at unsafe temperatures. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will establish regulations for device types, installation, and temperature thresholds. The bill directly affects all emergency vehicles used by Pennsylvania law enforcement and public safety agencies that transport K-9 officers, aiming to prevent heat-related harm to working dogs.