Sen. Tim Kearney

Co-sponsor SB 86

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for in-State tuition for undocumented individuals.

Maddy summarySB 86 would allow undocumented students who attended a Pennsylvania high school (public, nonpublic, charter, or cyber charter) for at least two years and graduated to pay in-state tuition at Pennsylvania's public colleges and universities, instead of higher out-of-state rates. It requires institutions to report these admissions to the state and ensures eligible students qualify for state financial aid through PHEAA without needing to provide Social Security numbers. The bill creates an alternative application process for financial aid that excludes Social Security number requirements for these students.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state financial aid eligibility for undocumented students, increasing public higher education funding through PHEAA without SSN requirement.85% confidence EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for undocumented students by eliminating out-of-state tuition barriers and enabling state financial aid eligibility without Social Security numbers.90% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides in-state tuition and financial aid access to undocumented students meeting residency criteria, directly advancing immigrant integration and services per indicators.90% confidence

In committee Jan 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 7

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the week of January 19 through 26, 2025, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Week" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of January 19-26, 2025, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Week" in Pennsylvania. It urges all Pennsylvanians to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of nonviolence, equality, and civil rights during this week and throughout the year. The bill does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes and commemorates Dr. King’s impact through a state-level observance.

Passed Jan 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1135

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for funding to address habitability concerns in owner-occupied and rental units, measures to improve energy or water efficiency and make units accessible for individuals with disabilities, and removing barriers to affordability of homeownership; establishing the Whole-Home Repairs and Homeownership Affordability Program, the Student Housing Repurpose Program, the Whole-Home Repairs and Homeownership Affordability Fund and the Housing Stabilization Initiative Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

In committee Nov 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1363

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally) and 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in municipal authorities, further providing for purposes and powers; and, in alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, further providing for definitions, for network modernization plans and for additional powers and duties.

In committee Nov 14, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 807

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 57 (Notaries Public) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in revised uniform law on notarial acts, further providing for appointment and commission as notary public, qualifications and no immunity or benefit.

Signed into law Nov 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 225

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in quality health care accountability and protection, further providing for definitions, for responsibilities of managed care plans, for financial incentives prohibition, for medical gag clause prohibition, for emergency services, for continuity of care, for procedures, for confidentiality, for required disclosure and for internal complaint process, providing for internal complaint process for enrollees, further providing for appeal of complaint, for complaint resolution, for certification and for operational standards, providing for utilization review standards, further providing for internal grievance process, for external grievance process and for records, providing for adverse benefit determinations, further providing for prompt payment of claims, for health care provider and managed care plan protection, for departmental powers and duties and for penalties and sanctions, providing for regulations and further providing for compliance with national accrediting standards and for exceptions; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

Signed into law Nov 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 317

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for expedited partner therapy and for liability.

Signed into law Nov 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 1317

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of November 22, 1978 (P.L.1166, No.274), referred to as the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Law, providing for Indigent Defense Advisory Committee; and establishing the Indigent Defense Grant Program.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 358

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of May 9, 2018 (P.L.118, No.24), known as the Maternal Mortality Review Act, further providing for confidentiality and protection of collected data, proceedings and activities.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 381

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution honoring the life and achievements of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer.

Passed Oct 26, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track