Rep. Dave Zimmerman

Maddy summaryHB 1838 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify and expand the authority of state and local transportation departments to install traffic-control devices like signs, signals, and barriers. It directly affects state agencies (such as PennDOT) and municipal governments managing roadways. The key provision streamlines the process for erecting these devices by updating statutory language governing their installation. This is a procedural change focused on administrative clarity, not new safety requirements or funding. The bill is currently referred to the Transportation committee.

Maddy summaryHB 1819 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle inspection requirements under Title 75 of the Consolidated Statutes. It updates the rules for when vehicles must undergo periodic safety and emissions inspections. The bill directly affects all vehicle owners in Pennsylvania who are required to have their vehicles inspected regularly. Key provisions specify the revised schedule and procedures for these mandatory inspections, aiming to modernize the existing system. The bill is currently in the Transportation committee for review.

Maddy summaryHB 1815 would repeal the 1935 Individual Net Income Tax Act (P.L.970, No.314), which was the state's original personal income tax law. This bill removes the outdated 1935 statute from the legal code. The repeal would affect the state's tax legal framework but would not change current tax rates or filing procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1789 amends the state's Right-to-Know Law to update definitions and clarify exceptions for public records. It directly affects government agencies and officials responsible for managing public records, as it changes how certain terms are defined and specifies when records may be exempt from disclosure. The bill modifies existing sections of the law to provide clearer guidance on what qualifies as a public record and under what circumstances access might be restricted. This is a procedural update to administrative procedures, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1793 updates Pennsylvania's animal agriculture laws by clarifying definitions and establishing rules for using substances like antibiotics, genetic material, and biological treatments in domestic livestock care. It directly affects livestock producers, veterinarians, and agricultural businesses that handle these products. The bill sets specific standards for the proper application of these substances to ensure safety and efficacy in animal health management. This amendment aims to provide clearer regulatory guidance for the industry without changing existing product approvals or usage thresholds.

Maddy summaryHB 1786 updates Pennsylvania's unclaimed property procedures under the Fiscal Code. It requires finders of unclaimed property to register certificates and mandates clearer notice and publication of property lists held by the Commonwealth. The bill clarifies how the state manages and disposes of abandoned property, directly affecting property finders and the state treasury. These changes aim to improve transparency and efficiency in returning unclaimed assets to rightful owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new sales and use tax exemption for specific agricultural and horticultural products in Pennsylvania. It excludes from tax the retail sale or use of fruit seeds, vegetable seeds, fruit plants, vegetable plants, fruit trees, and other seeds, plants, or trees intended for human consumption. This change directly affects retailers selling these items and consumers purchasing them for personal gardening or food production. The exemption becomes effective 60 days after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1781 requires organizations receiving Pennsylvania state grants (like nonprofits or contractors) to verify the employment eligibility of new employees using the federal E-Verify system. It establishes a Commonwealth Grantee Employment Verification Account and mandates that grant recipients complete a specific verification form confirming their use of E-Verify before receiving grant funds. The bill imposes penalties for willful violations, such as failing to verify eligibility or providing false information, and prohibits discrimination during verification. This applies to all grantees, contractors, and subcontractors funded by state grants used for employee wages, directly affecting entities receiving public funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1763 aligns Pennsylvania's tax credit program with a federal tax credit for contributions to scholarship organizations. It requires scholarship organizations in Pennsylvania to verify their tax-exempt status, maintain separate accounts for scholarship funds, provide scholarships to at least 10 students from different schools, spend 90% of income on scholarships, and verify applicants' household income to ensure eligibility. Organizations must submit compliance documentation by June 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, with the state department confirming their eligibility for the federal tax credit. This directly affects scholarship organizations seeking to participate in the federal tax credit program, ensuring they meet federal requirements to allow donors to claim tax benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 1424 amends Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act to prohibit local governments from taxing admission fees at recreational campgrounds. It adds a new restriction (section 18) preventing municipalities from levying amusement taxes on guest charges for campground access. The bill also clarifies that camping property rentals aren't considered "places of amusement" for tax purposes. This change affects all local authorities covered by the original tax law, including cities, towns, and school districts.