Sen. Greg Rothman

Maddy summarySB 763 amends Pennsylvania's Solid Waste Management Act to clarify definitions and add new requirements for handling animal and food processing residuals (materials from food production and slaughter). It specifically creates definitions for "animal processing residuals," "commercial brokers" (who arrange transport), and "commercial haulers" (who transport residuals), requiring them to follow new storage, transfer, and transport rules. The bill also establishes mandatory "land application systems" for using these residuals on farms and preempts local ordinances that conflict with these state rules. Additionally, it abrogates (replaces) certain existing regulations related to these residuals. These changes directly affect agricultural operators, brokers, haulers, and municipalities managing waste from food and animal processing.

Maddy summarySB 749 requires Pennsylvania public schools to notify parents or guardians when students are involved in incidents that must be reported to the state, such as violence, weapon possession, or serious injuries occurring on school property, buses, or school activities. Schools must maintain current contact information for parents and use their preferred notification method (e.g., phone, email, text) when possible, with staff trained on identifying reportable incidents and procedures. Failure to comply could result in withheld state funding. The bill directly affects parents/guardians of students involved in these incidents and applies to all public school entities in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 85 directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a performance audit of COVID-19 State and local fiscal recovery funds. This audit will examine funds received by Commonwealth agencies and municipalities under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The committee will assess compliance with established laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly within 12 months.

Maddy summarySB 226 amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law by changing the definition of "State-affiliated entity." Specifically, it removes the Pennsylvania School Boards Association and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association from this definition. This means these two organizations would no longer be classified as "State-affiliated entities" under the law, which could affect public access to their records. The bill directly impacts these organizations and individuals seeking information from them under the Right-to-Know Law.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 102 amends Pennsylvania's Oil and Gas law regarding the distribution of fees collected from unconventional natural gas wells. The bill prohibits the state commission from distributing these fees to municipalities that maintain zoning or other ordinances that unreasonably limit or prohibit future development of unconventional natural gas wells. An ordinance is presumed unreasonable if it conflicts with or exceeds existing state development standards for such wells. If litigation challenges a municipality's ordinance on these grounds, its fee revenue will be placed into a restricted account until the legal dispute concludes.

Maddy summarySB 657 amends Pennsylvania's Human Services Code to update regulations concerning home- and community-based services. It requires the Department of Human Services to develop regulations that maximize the types of settings available and prioritize individual choice for people receiving residential, day programming, or vocational services through waivers. The bill specifies that these regulations cannot impose requirements beyond federal law or exclude settings based on factors like location or size, unless federal law mandates it. The department must amend existing inconsistent rules and regulations within 180 days to comply with these new directives.

Maddy summarySR 107 is a commemorative resolution that congratulates The Pennsylvania State University wrestling team on winning its 13th National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Championship. It also extends congratulations to Pennsylvania residents and student athletes from Pennsylvania universities who competed and placed in the championship.

Maddy summarySB 729 amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to modify sales and use tax filing requirements. The bill establishes an expiration date of October 1, 2025, for a provision allowing certain businesses to make estimated tax payments. This affects businesses with an annual sales tax liability between $25,000 and $100,000. These businesses can continue calculating their monthly estimated payments based on either 50% of the prior year's liability or 50% of the current month's liability until that date.

Maddy summarySB 306 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to revise how ballot questions are explained to voters. It requires the Attorney General to prepare a plain English statement for statewide ballot questions or constitutional amendments, outlining their purpose, limitations, and effects. The Secretary of the Commonwealth must then publish this statement, post it on the Department of State's website with details about its publication, and certify it to county election boards. County boards are responsible for publishing the statement in election notices and posting copies in voting rooms to inform the public.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 106 is a commemorative resolution that honors the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles for winning Super Bowl LIX and recognizes them as one of the greatest football teams to represent the Commonwealth. This resolution was introduced and adopted on May 7, 2025.