Rep. Dave Zimmerman

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's process for disposing of unserviceable road and bridge materials, including millings (road surface fragments collected during repairs). It requires the state to first offer such materials for free to the local political subdivision (county, city, borough, or township) where they were used, if that subdivision agrees to transport them. If declined, materials are sold to other political subdivisions at the best price, with bidding for multiple requests, and all sales must be used for road, bridge, or street projects. Proceeds from sales are deposited into the Motor License Fund, which supports transportation infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs Pennsylvania's Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to audit all current incentives for public school district consolidation and shared services. The audit will examine why these incentives aren't being used (as no districts have voluntarily consolidated since 2009), review other states' approaches, and assess how to better incentivize consolidation for districts of specific enrollment sizes. The committee must issue a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within one year. This process does not create new policies but aims to inform future decisions about school district reorganization.

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 summaryThis bill reduces the percentage of interactive gaming tax revenue allocated to public projects from 25% to 22%, directing the remaining 22% to a special account for public interest grants across Pennsylvania. It maintains the existing 3% allocation for the Race Horse Development Trust Fund, which supports licensed racetracks conducting live racing. The change directly affects interactive gaming operators (who pay the tax) and state funding streams for public projects and horse racing. The policy modifies how tax revenue is distributed but does not alter the tax rate itself. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1894 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to update the LIFE Program, which supports aging residents. The bill specifically addresses provisions related to the "aged" (seniors) and includes a repeal provision, though the exact nature of the repeal is not detailed in the provided context. It directly affects seniors enrolled in or eligible for the LIFE Program under Pennsylvania's human services system. The bill passed final passage on November 17, 2025, and was referred to the Aging & Youth committee for further consideration. (Note: Specific mechanisms or policy changes beyond the title's reference to "further providing for LIFE Program" are not described in the provided context.)

Maddy summaryHB 2057 updates the state's regulatory review process by clarifying definitions and procedures for state agencies to propose, review, and finalize regulations. It specifies how agencies must submit proposed rules, handle disapproved regulations, and conduct annual reporting, aiming to streamline oversight. This affects state agencies that create regulations and ensures a more structured review process for all rulemaking. The bill focuses on procedural clarity without altering the substance of regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1030 designates Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of Pennsylvania. This symbolic bill does not impose any new laws, taxes, or regulations, nor does it directly affect any individuals or businesses. It serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of Hershey's Kisses, a candy brand produced by Hershey Foods Corporation in Pennsylvania. The bill passed through committee review and final passage in 2025 but has no practical policy impact beyond the designation.

Maddy summaryHR 257 is a non-binding resolution designating November 2025 as "Diabetes Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need for public education about diabetes prevention, management, and support services during that month. This resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect any specific individuals or programs - it serves solely as a symbolic designation to encourage awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 1873 amends Pennsylvania laws related to child welfare and family offenses. It clarifies definitions for "endangering the welfare of children" and updates rules about when certain actions are excluded from being classified as child abuse under protective services. The bill affects child protective services workers, courts handling juvenile cases, and families involved in child welfare investigations by changing how specific situations are evaluated. These changes aim to provide clearer legal standards for identifying and responding to child welfare concerns. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryHB 2032 amends Pennsylvania's retirement system rules for state employees and officers, affecting how they join, contribute to, and receive retirement benefits. It changes membership requirements (making some participation mandatory or optional), adjusts how years of service count toward benefits, and updates rules for ending retirement payments (annuities). The bill directly impacts current and future state workers by altering their retirement eligibility, contribution amounts, and benefit calculations under the state system. It does not change general public benefits but specifically targets state employee retirement program administration. The bill is currently under review by the State Government committee.