Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill

Maddy summarySB 293 requires the Departments of Labor and Industry and Community and Economic Development to prepare a report examining how artificial intelligence affects the workforce. The report must cover AI's impact on jobs, worker training needs, and economic opportunities across different sectors. This bill directly affects state agencies by imposing a specific duty to study and document these AI-related workforce trends. It does not create new regulations but mandates a factual analysis to inform future policy decisions. The bill is currently in committee review, with no votes taken yet.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 215) symbolically recognizes February 6, 2026, as "National Wear Red Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women, referencing the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign, which encourages monitoring key health metrics like cholesterol and blood pressure. The resolution urges all Pennsylvania residents to wear red on that date to support heart health awareness. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds, but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight cardiovascular health for women.

Maddy summarySB 1153 modifies Pennsylvania's corporate net income tax rules to clarify when remote work performed by employees affects tax liability. It states that work by Pennsylvania-resident employees who work remotely in Pennsylvania less than 50% of their time (and whose primary work location is outside Pennsylvania) is no longer subject to Pennsylvania corporate tax. The bill replaces an existing regulation (61 Pa. Code § 153.23(b)) that conflicted with this change. The amendment applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 213 designates the week of February 21-28, 2026, as "National FFA Week" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization and its members for their work in agricultural education and youth leadership development across the state. It does not create new laws or impose requirements, but serves as a symbolic gesture of support for FFA's role in programs like Pennsylvania's 16,000+ agricultural education students.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 219) commemorates the January 31, 2025, Learjet 55 medevac crash in Northeast Philadelphia that killed eight people - including crew, passengers, and two bystanders - and injured 23 others. It honors the victims and specifically recognizes the emergency responders (firefighters, police, medical staff) and community volunteers who aided in the immediate aftermath. The resolution serves as a symbolic tribute to their actions during the crisis, without creating any new laws or affecting policies. It is a non-binding expression of remembrance by the Pennsylvania Senate.

Maddy summarySR 217 is a commemorative resolution designating February 3, 2026, as "Four Chaplains Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors the sacrifice of four Army chaplains - George Fox, Alexander Goode, John Washington, and Clark Poling - who gave their lives to save others during a WWII ship sinking in 1943. The resolution recognizes their selflessness without creating new legal requirements or affecting specific groups. It serves as a symbolic observance to commemorate their legacy, as noted in Pennsylvania's legislative record.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 25-31, 2026, as "Catholic Schools Week" in Pennsylvania. It formally expresses the Senate's appreciation for Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the state, which educate over 100,000 students. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture recognizing these schools' role in education and community values. It directly honors Catholic schools and their contributions to Pennsylvania communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's sentencing guidelines to require harsher penalties for aggravated animal cruelty when a deadly weapon is used. It directs the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing to create specific guidelines that increase sentences for offenses under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5534(a)(2) (aggravated cruelty to animals) when a deadly weapon is involved. The bill defines "deadly weapon" broadly to include firearms, dangerous weapons, and any device capable of causing serious harm. This change directly affects individuals convicted of aggravated animal cruelty who used such weapons, potentially leading to longer prison terms under the updated sentencing framework.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (SR 208), not a bill with binding policy changes. It condemns the global persecution of Christians as a grave human rights crisis, citing examples from Pakistan, China, Haiti, and Nigeria where Christians face violence, forced conversion, and destruction of religious sites. The resolution reaffirms Pennsylvania's historical commitment to religious liberty and urges the U.S. federal government to take action. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect specific groups directly.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 209) symbolically designates January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the UN-established date (January 27) commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honors Holocaust victims, while affirming the importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent future genocide and condemn intolerance. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding legal effect and does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws.