Rep. Dave Zimmerman

Maddy summaryHB 1316 amends Pennsylvania's sales tax filing rules to adjust deadlines based on a business's previous year's tax liability. It requires businesses with annual tax bills between $25,000 and $100,000 to file monthly returns starting in 2025, including a 50% prepayment of their expected tax for the month. Businesses with bills over $100,000 follow similar monthly filing rules with the same prepayment requirement. This change replaces quarterly filings for these businesses and adds a 5% penalty for late payments on the prepayment amount. The bill affects businesses meeting specific tax liability thresholds under Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code.

Maddy summaryHB 1295 allows Pennsylvania school buses to install extended stop signal arms on the left side, with specific size limits: the front extension cannot exceed 78 inches from the vehicle's left side (minimum 36 inches above ground), and the rear extension cannot exceed 32 inches (also minimum 36 inches above ground). These extensions must include flashing red lights and are permitted only when the bus is stopped for loading or unloading students. The bill permits these extended arms to temporarily exceed standard vehicle width limits during such stops. The Department of Transportation will create implementing regulations for this change, which takes effect in 60 days.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) designating April 21-25, 2025, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes an existing national campaign focused on promoting driver caution in work zones to reduce crashes, citing data showing 891 fatalities in work zone crashes nationally in 2022. The resolution encourages Pennsylvania motorists to "slow down, pay attention, and use extra caution" in work zones but does not create new laws, funding, or enforceable requirements. It serves purely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a safety initiative led by transportation organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania to recognize community colleges' role in the state's education and economy. It highlights that community colleges serve over 240,000 students - many from low-income or minority backgrounds - provide affordable pathways to degrees, and partner with over 2,000 employers to train workers for high-demand jobs like nursing and truck driving. The designation is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1292 requires broadband grant programs under Pennsylvania's Broadband Development Authority to comply with the state's prevailing wage law. It mandates that grant materials include prevailing wage requirements and directs the Department of Labor to create new wage classifications specifically for broadband infrastructure workers, such as teledata linemen, groundmen, and cable splicers. The department must set fair wages based on federal standards and include labor market surveys to determine rates. This affects broadband project funders and contractors receiving state grants, ensuring workers on these projects earn locally established fair wages.

Maddy summaryHR 34 is a symbolic resolution designating April 2025 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month." It encourages excavators and homeowners to call 8-1-1 (or 1-800-242-1776) before digging to locate underground utility lines, as required by Pennsylvania's One Call Act. The resolution highlights the Pennsylvania One Call System's role in preventing injuries, environmental damage, and utility disruptions, noting it handles over 1 million annual requests. It does not create new laws or funding but promotes existing safety practices through public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution designates May 2025 as "Nurses Month" in Pennsylvania to honor the contributions of nurses across the state. It highlights nurses' critical roles during the pandemic, their daily patient care responsibilities, and their impact on community health without creating new legal requirements or funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the nursing profession, which includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other specialized roles.

Maddy summaryHB 1290 requires Pennsylvania licensing boards to provide written advisory opinions to licensees (such as doctors, lawyers, and contractors) within 30 business days when they request clarification on how laws or regulations apply to their specific license. These opinions must be binding only for the requesting licensee and will be made public via the Right-to-Know Law, allowing others to access them online. The bill also mandates that boards issue general advisory notices about regulatory changes or topics of broad interest to licensees. Licensing boards must create implementing regulations within 18 months of the law taking effect. The bill directly affects licensed professionals seeking clarity on compliance and licensing boards managing those requests.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 176 honors law enforcement officers who have died while serving, specifically commemorating Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Junior Roman, who lost his life on September 10, 2024. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' deepest sympathy to his family and all families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting public safety. It serves as a formal expression of respect for fallen officers, without creating new legal requirements or altering policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 18-24, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes the critical role of EMS providers - including paramedics, first responders, and emergency dispatchers - in delivering lifesaving care and improving patient outcomes. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment of EMS professionals' contributions.