Sen. Scott Martin

Maddy summarySB 1001 provides funding from the state's General Fund to cover the operating expenses of specific executive branch agencies for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. It also allocates money to pay bills incurred but unpaid by these agencies as of June 30, 2025. The bill directly affects the designated state agencies by authorizing their budgetary resources for the upcoming year. This is a routine appropriations measure, not a policy change, and does not alter existing laws or create new obligations.

Maddy summarySB 1000 is a budget bill that allocates state General Fund money to cover expenses for specific state agencies during the 2025-2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It also includes funding to pay bills that were incurred but unpaid by the end of the previous fiscal year (June 30, 2025). The bill directly affects the operations of the designated executive agencies by providing their necessary funding. This is a standard appropriations measure, not a policy change, focused solely on authorizing budgeted spending.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 147) designates September 19, 2025, as "POW/MIA Recognition Day" within the state of Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes this date for observance of prisoners of war and missing in action service members. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it solely establishes a day of official recognition for the state. The resolution is currently referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee.

Maddy summarySR 142 is a symbolic resolution designating September 1, 2025, as "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Day" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it formally recognizes this date for a public safety awareness campaign focused on preventing drunk driving. The resolution serves as a procedural statement to encourage law enforcement and community efforts during the designated period. This is a non-binding commemorative measure, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Histiocytosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the need to raise public awareness about histiocytosis, a rare immune system disorder. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight this condition and support affected individuals and families, without creating new laws or altering existing policies.

Maddy summarySR 140 designates September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. This resolution does not create new laws or requirements but formally recognizes the month to promote public awareness about childhood cancer. It encourages state agencies, community organizations, and the public to host educational events and support initiatives during September 2025. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture by the Pennsylvania legislature to highlight the issue and support affected families.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes September 2025 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about hunger issues but does not create new laws, policies, or affect any individuals or programs. The resolution was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on September 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 13, 2025, as "Celiac Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition with no binding legal effect or new policy requirements. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians living with celiac disease by raising public awareness through official state acknowledgment. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws, allocate funds, or impose obligations on any entity.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Military Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes the need for increased awareness and support related to military suicide prevention. The designation aims to encourage community efforts and education during that month, directly affecting Pennsylvanians through heightened public focus on this issue.

Maddy summarySR 135 is a Senate resolution honoring Pennsylvania veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. It formally recognizes all Pennsylvania veterans who served during wartime and peacetime, acknowledging their contributions to national security. The resolution encourages communities across Pennsylvania to hold ceremonies on that date to honor approximately 700,000 current Pennsylvania residents who have served in the armed forces. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.