Sen. Maria Collett

Co-sponsor SR 289

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2024, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates the week of May 6 through 12, 2024, as "Nurses Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure aims to recognize the selfless service of the state's healthcare workers, who include over 242,000 registered nurses and thousands of other licensed nursing professionals. By formally acknowledging this period, the Senate highlights the critical role nurses play in the Commonwealth's healthcare delivery system. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the nursing profession.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1169

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for definitions and for drug overdose medication.

Maddy summarySB 1169 amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance Act to formally define key terms like "opioid" and "emergency opioid antagonist," which includes drugs such as naloxone used to reverse overdoses. The bill requires the Department of Health to update training and protocols for emergency medical services providers, law enforcement, firefighters, and other groups to recognize overdoses and administer reversal medication safely. It also mandates the creation of free, age-appropriate educational materials for schools, correctional facilities, and the general public to reduce stigma and promote safe use of these life-saving drugs. Additionally, the legislation allows law enforcement agencies and fire departments to enter agreements to obtain supplies of emergency opioid antagonists after their personnel complete the required training.

In committee May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 269

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax; in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax, providing for transfers to Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and further providing for establishment of revenue-neutral reconciliation; in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; providing for volunteer certified emergency medical technician tax credit; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; eliminating the tax imposed upon each dollar of the gross receipts received from the sales of electric energy; providing for the benefit of consumers and for a civil penalty; and making a repeal.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's tax code to create special provisions for low-income individuals, allowing them to receive refunds or forgiveness of taxes owed based on their poverty income levels. For tax years before 2025, eligible individuals earning up to $6,500 individually or $13,000 jointly can get a full refund, while those earning slightly more receive partial refunds ranging from 10% to 90% depending on how much their income exceeds the threshold. The law also updates these income limits for tax years after 2024 to $10,000 and $20,000 respectively, with future adjustments tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. Additionally, the legislation eliminates a tax on the sale of electric energy and establishes a volunteer certified emergency medical technician tax credit.

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1164

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in management of the condominium, providing for solar access; in management of cooperatives, providing for solar access; and, in management of planned community, providing for solar access.

In committee May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1158

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of December 1, 1977 (P.L.237, No.76), known as the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, further providing for exemption schedule.

In committee Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 274

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of April 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week" in Pennsylvania.

In committee Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 45

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for victim services.

Signed into law Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 55

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for definitions, for award of custody, for factors to consider when awarding custody, for consideration of criminal conviction, for guardian ad litem for child, for counsel for child and for award of counsel fees, costs and expenses; and, in Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, providing for child abuse and domestic abuse education and training program for judges and court personnel.

Signed into law Apr 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 148

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for volunteer firefighter tax credit.

In committee Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 15

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2119, No.787), known as the Air Pollution Control Act, further providing for definitions, for fees and for disposition of fees, fines and civil penalties, providing for disposition of auction proceeds from CO2 Budget Trading Program, for clean air fund accounts, for the Energy Communities Trust Fund and for Environmental Justice Communities Trust Fund.

In committee Apr 5, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track