Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill

Maddy summaryThis bill allows school district boards in Pennsylvania to send representatives to state-level meetings of school directors and to join the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. It authorizes districts to use public funds to pay for travel, lodging, and registration fees for these delegates and to cover membership dues for the association. Additionally, the bill classifies the association as a state-affiliated entity under the Right-to-Know Law, which governs how public records are handled. The changes apply to any school district that chooses to participate in these state conventions or associations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to allow the removal of citations issued to liquor store and restaurant owners for failing to follow COVID-19 safety rules. It specifically targets violations of health orders, quarantine guidelines, and other pandemic-related directives that occurred while the state's disaster emergency proclamation was active in 2020. Under the new provision, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board must erase these penalties and notify the affected businesses within 30 days of the bill's effective date, ensuring no fines are charged for these past infractions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Travel Insurance Modernization Act to create a clearer legal framework for selling travel insurance within the state. It establishes specific definitions for key terms like "travel administrator" and "eligible group," which includes organizations such as employers, schools, and travel agencies that can offer coverage to their members. The legislation also clarifies that certain services, such as cancellation fee waivers, are not considered insurance and outlines requirements for how these products must be sold and regulated. Ultimately, the law aims to standardize the industry by defining who can sell these policies and ensuring that consumers receive consistent protection when purchasing travel insurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania laws to establish a specific logo design for veteran-owned small businesses. It creates a new section within the military affairs statutes to define and regulate this official business logotype. The legislation also sets up a nonprofit membership association to manage the program and imposes penalties for non-compliance with the new requirements. These changes directly affect businesses owned by veterans and the organizations that support them.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill designates March 13 as K9 Veterans Day to honor military working dogs and their handlers. It establishes this date based on the historical creation of the official K9 Corps in 1942 and recognizes the service and risks taken by these animals in combat zones. The law requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents to observe the day, while also noting that field medics are trained to treat injured military dogs. The change becomes effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summarySB 858 amends the Tax Reform Code of 1971 to update the tax rules for mutual thrift institutions, which are financial cooperatives owned by their members. The bill changes the start date for a specific tax provision from 1984 to calendar year 2024 and adjusts the deadline for reporting and paying the tax from an immediate requirement to 120 days after the due date. These changes directly affect the financial institutions subject to the tax and the state agencies responsible for collecting it. By modifying these dates and timelines, the legislation alters when and how these institutions must calculate and remit their tax payments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates June 2024 as "Dairy Month" to honor Pennsylvania's dairy industry, which supports over 47,000 jobs and generates billions in economic activity. The measure aims to raise awareness about the state's dairy farmers and their families, who operate more than 468,000 cows and produce roughly 10 billion pounds of milk annually. It encourages the public to recognize the value of local dairy products and promotes the purchase of dairy goods produced within Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania bill updates state laws regarding video gaming to clarify who counts as a "gaming employee" and sets new staffing rules for casinos and other gaming venues. It requires these establishments to hire at least one trained gaming employee, though that person does not need to be physically present on the premises while games are running. The law also mandates that this employee complete specific training on compulsive and problem gambling and outlines penalties, including fines or license suspension, for venues that fail to meet these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act to update requirements for individuals working in long-term care facilities. It allows students and graduates of nursing programs that meet specific standards to qualify as nurse aides if they pass a competency exam, while also clarifying that training must be established by a facility rather than just enrolled in by an individual. The legislation sets different effective dates for various new sections, with some provisions taking effect in 30 days, others in 60 days, and the remainder in one year.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how Pennsylvania public schools award academic credit for students who work at congregate care facilities. It lowers the required number of work hours from 350 to 250 and allows schools to use existing programs to manage these credits instead of creating new ones. The law also clarifies that schools must approve each student's application and ensure all requirements are met before granting the credit. Additionally, the bill updates terminology to refer to "school districts" rather than "public schools" in specific sections.