Sen. Scott Martin

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to highlight the issue of elder abuse. The measure does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a formal recognition to draw attention to the rising number of abuse reports and the vulnerability of older adults. By acknowledging this specific date, the resolution aims to encourage the public and officials to focus on safeguarding the well-being of the state's aging population.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life of Officer Kristen M. Yeager and offers condolences to her family following her death in the line of duty on May 29, 2026. The measure formally recognizes her service to the Berks County police departments, her educational background, and her personal life as a mother and wife. By adopting this resolution, the Pennsylvania Senate acknowledges her professional contributions and expresses official sympathy to her loved ones without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates the week of June 7 through 13, 2026, as "Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The measure encourages residents to hold events and educational programs to highlight the bay's importance as a source of drinking water, recreation, and economic activity. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the watershed's ecological and historical significance.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania state bill authorizes funding for the fiscal year 2026-2027 for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, public schools, and state debt. It allocates money from the General Fund, special funds, and federal sources to cover operational expenses and pay outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year. The legislation details specific budget amounts for various state departments, including education, health, transportation, and the courts.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funds from the General Fund to various executive agencies in Pennsylvania for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It specifically authorizes spending on salaries, wages, travel, contracts, supplies, and other operational expenses necessary for government functions. The legislation also includes a provision to pay any bills that were incurred but not yet paid by the end of the previous fiscal year. Additionally, it establishes that any unspent money from these allocations will automatically become unavailable once the fiscal year concludes.

Maddy summarySB 1232 allocates state funds from the General Budget to various executive agencies for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bill specifically authorizes spending on employee salaries, travel, contracted services, supplies, equipment, and other operational costs necessary for government functions. It also includes provisions to pay off bills that were incurred but not yet paid by the end of the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the legislation states that any remaining unspent money from these allocations will automatically expire at the end of the fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funding from the General Fund to various executive agencies in Pennsylvania for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. It specifically authorizes money to cover employee salaries, contracted services, supplies, and other operational expenses, while also paying off bills left unpaid at the end of the previous fiscal year. The legislation includes a specific appropriation of $9 million to the Department of Agriculture for agricultural preparedness and response efforts. Additionally, the bill establishes that any unspent funds from these allocations will automatically expire on June 30, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes funding from Pennsylvania's General Fund to support various state agencies for the fiscal year running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It specifically allocates money for salaries, wages, travel, contracts, and other operational expenses needed to run the executive branch, including a designated $23,063,000 for domestic violence programs within the Department of Human Services. The legislation also provides for the payment of outstanding bills from the previous fiscal year and includes standard provisions stating that any unspent funds will automatically expire at the end of the budget period.

Maddy summarySB 128 requires Pennsylvania public schools, charter schools, cyber charters, and other school entities to post online, on their public websites, details about their curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This includes links to textbooks used, course syllabi, written summaries of courses, and state academic standards for each course. Schools must update this information within 30 business days of any changes to their curriculum materials. The law explicitly states it does not override copyright or intellectual property rights held by curriculum creators.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes temporary rules for the Pennsylvania Senate to manage how budget amendments are handled during the 2026 legislative session. It restricts floor amendments to the state's budget bills to only the second and third readings, ensuring that any proposed spending changes do not increase the total budget unless they are fully offset by reductions elsewhere to maintain a balanced budget. Additionally, the rule requires that multi-bill amendments include a specific statement explaining how they achieve financial balance. These guidelines will remain in effect until the General Appropriation Act for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, is officially passed.