Sen. Nick Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to update investment rules for state funds and establish a new retirement savings initiative called the Keystone Saves Program. The program allows eligible employers to facilitate automatic contributions from employee paychecks into Individual Retirement Accounts, with specific definitions provided for who qualifies as an employer and employee. Additionally, the legislation sets a new expiration date for the Treasury Department's authority to invest state moneys and adjusts the effective date for the electric vehicle road user charge.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions of eligible workers for Pennsylvania's Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program, which provides tuition waivers for the children of deceased first responders and correction employees. It broadens the scope to include full-time and part-time police officers, firefighters, sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs, as well as members of rescue squads and ambulance services, regardless of whether they work inside or outside the state. The legislation also clarifies residency requirements for those employed outside Pennsylvania and repeals a previous provision that allowed benefits to be applied retroactively to 1976, instead setting a new effective date of January 1, 2004, for the updated definitions.

Maddy summarySB 1320 amends Pennsylvania's Money Transmission Business Licensing Law to explicitly include virtual currency alongside traditional money in its regulatory scope. The bill updates legal definitions and adds a requirement for licensees to operate in a safe and sound manner, ensuring their practices do not risk material loss or harm to the interests of users. It also clarifies the qualifications, fees, and security requirements that businesses must meet to obtain and maintain a license for transmitting funds. This legislation directly affects companies and individuals currently licensed to transmit money or those planning to offer virtual currency transmission services in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to establish a new grant program that provides funding for career and technical education equipment. It directs the Department of Education to calculate the distribution of these grants using the most recent available data, with the calculation date set for June 1st of the year before the school year begins. The law also requires the department to update its calculations if the initial data is later found to be incorrect. These changes directly affect public schools by creating a mechanism to allocate financial resources specifically for purchasing equipment used in vocational training programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to clarify definitions and improve how assistance programs are administered for older adults. It specifically establishes new rules for the LIFE Program and older adult daily living centers, ensuring applicants receive clear information about eligibility and service options before being assigned to managed care plans. The legislation also mandates that government reports track enrollment in these programs by county and requires providers to include LIFE program details in their educational materials. Additionally, the bill repeals an older section of the Fiscal Code to formally integrate these long-term care services into the current legal framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's protection from abuse laws by clarifying the definition of a noncustodial parent and establishing a statewide registry to track protection orders. It requires courts to provide specific notices to defendants and noncustodial parents about their rights and the consequences of violating orders, including potential arrest or contempt charges. The legislation also grants judges new authority to award temporary custody or supervised visitation when there is a risk of abuse toward children, while allowing parties to request that certain records be sealed from public view.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes October 12, 2024, as "Period Action Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness about period poverty and the challenges faced by menstruating individuals who cannot afford hygiene products. The resolution highlights the need to destigmatize menstruation and acknowledges the work of activists addressing access issues in schools and public facilities. While it does not change laws or allocate funds, it urges the state to pass legislation ensuring free access to period products for those in need.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates October 2024 as "National Physical Therapy Month" within the state of Pennsylvania. The bill aims to honor the contributions of physical therapists and their assistants by encouraging them to host community events and educate the public about their role in improving mobility and preventing falls. It does not create new laws or alter funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to highlight the profession's importance in healthcare and aging care.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates the week of October 21 through 25, 2024, as "School Bus Safety Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure encourages motorists, parents, and students to follow traffic laws regarding school buses, such as stopping when red lights flash, and thanks school bus drivers for their work. It is a commemorative resolution that raises awareness about bus safety statistics and existing regulations rather than creating new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes October 2024 as National Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month within Pennsylvania. The measure aims to highlight the condition, which affects how the brain processes sensory information and can impact daily functioning, emotions, and learning for approximately one in twenty people. By officially designating the month, the resolution encourages parents, educators, and caregivers to increase public understanding of the disorder and its effects. The bill does not alter laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness during a time when the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is celebrating its 35th anniversary.