Sen. Scott Martin

Maddy summarySR 153 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the West Suburban Little League 12-and-Under Softball Team on winning the 2025 Little League Softball World Series. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally recognizes the team's achievement through a vote by the legislature. The resolution directly affects the team and their community by providing official legislative acknowledgment of their championship. It was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on September 17, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 15 through October 15, 2025, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial observance without legal effect, intended to recognize Hispanic culture and contributions within the state. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania state government and communities by formally designating this period for commemorative activities. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or impose requirements on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summarySB 241 requires Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board to automatically expunge citations issued to retail liquor licensees (such as restaurants, hotels, and clubs) for failing to follow pandemic-related health orders during the Governor's emergency period (March 2020 to end of emergency). It applies specifically to violations of executive actions, Health Secretary orders, or Department guidance related to COVID-19 protocols. The Board must remove these citations within 30 days at no cost to the business, providing written notice of the expungement. This policy change directly affects businesses that received such citations during the pandemic emergency.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 151) formally commemorates the life, military service, and memory of United States Army Air Forces Corporal Glenn Hodak. It is a non-binding ceremonial resolution adopted by the legislature to honor his contributions. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to Corporal Hodak's service.

Maddy summarySB 922 updates the licensing process for private academic schools in Pennsylvania under the 1988 Private Academic Schools Act. It modifies how schools apply for, renew, and maintain their licenses, including clarifying procedures for license issuance and renewal. The bill also updates the process for creating and updating rules governing these schools. This affects all private academic schools seeking or maintaining state licensing, focusing solely on administrative procedures without changing educational standards or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of September 22-26, 2025, as "Safe2Say Something Week" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes this specific week for awareness efforts related to the Safe2Say Something program, which encourages reporting of potential threats in schools. The resolution has no binding requirements or policy changes; it is a symbolic designation to promote the program's goals. It directly affects Pennsylvania schools and communities by highlighting this awareness period.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 15-21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes and promotes rail safety awareness during that week through official state acknowledgment. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect specific groups but aims to raise public attention to rail safety issues. The measure is pending referral to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.

Maddy summarySB 1002 is a budget bill that allocates state General Fund money to cover the operating expenses of executive branch agencies for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. It also includes funding to pay bills incurred but unpaid by agencies as of June 30, 2025. This bill directly affects state agencies by authorizing their budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. As a procedural appropriations measure, it focuses on funding mechanisms rather than policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 1004 allocates funding from the state's General Fund to cover the operating expenses of specific executive agencies for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. It also directs payment for bills incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2025, ensuring agencies can settle prior-year obligations. This bill directly affects the named executive agencies included in the appropriation schedule, providing them with necessary financial resources. The measure is a standard budgetary action that sets funding levels for state operations without altering policy or creating new programs.

Maddy summarySB 1003 is a budget bill that allocates state funding from the General Fund to cover the operating expenses of specific executive branch agencies for the fiscal year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). It also includes funds to pay bills that were incurred but unpaid as of June 30, 2025. This bill directly affects the designated state agencies by providing their operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year and settling prior outstanding obligations. As an appropriations measure, it focuses solely on funding allocation with no policy changes.