Sen. Wayne Langerholc

Co-sponsor SR 287

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the month of May 2024 as "Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2024 as "Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month" throughout Pennsylvania to highlight the prevalence and risks of these conditions. The measure does not alter laws or allocate funding but instead serves to raise public awareness about prevention, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. By formally recognizing the month, the Senate aims to encourage residents to take precautions against tick bites and seek timely medical care.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 289

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the week of May 6 through 12, 2024, as "Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates the week of May 6 through 12, 2024, as "Nurses Week" throughout Pennsylvania. The measure aims to recognize the selfless service of the state's healthcare workers, who include over 242,000 registered nurses and thousands of other licensed nursing professionals. By formally acknowledging this period, the Senate highlights the critical role nurses play in the Commonwealth's healthcare delivery system. The bill does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the nursing profession.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1170

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of September 2, 1965 (P.L.490, No.249), referred to as the Money Transmission Business Licensing Law, further providing for licensee requirements and for agents.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Money Transmission Business Licensing Law to require businesses sending money abroad to charge a 10% fee on each transaction. The collected fees must be reported quarterly and deposited into the Property Tax Relief Fund, though individuals with valid tax IDs can claim a credit against this fee. Additionally, the law mandates that agents acting for these businesses must collect and remit the fees within thirty days. Licensees are also required to post notices informing customers of their eligibility for the tax credit.

In committee May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 269

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for imposition of tax; in gross receipts tax, further providing for imposition of tax, providing for transfers to Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund and further providing for establishment of revenue-neutral reconciliation; in tax credit and tax benefit administration, further providing for definitions; providing for volunteer certified emergency medical technician tax credit; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; eliminating the tax imposed upon each dollar of the gross receipts received from the sales of electric energy; providing for the benefit of consumers and for a civil penalty; and making a repeal.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Pennsylvania's tax code to create special provisions for low-income individuals, allowing them to receive refunds or forgiveness of taxes owed based on their poverty income levels. For tax years before 2025, eligible individuals earning up to $6,500 individually or $13,000 jointly can get a full refund, while those earning slightly more receive partial refunds ranging from 10% to 90% depending on how much their income exceeds the threshold. The law also updates these income limits for tax years after 2024 to $10,000 and $20,000 respectively, with future adjustments tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. Additionally, the legislation eliminates a tax on the sale of electric energy and establishes a volunteer certified emergency medical technician tax credit.

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 99

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in county boards of elections, further providing for expenses of county boards and of primaries and elections to be paid by county, expenses of special elections and boards to be provided with offices; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for date of application for absentee ballot and for voting by absentee electors; and, in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for voting by mail-in electors.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1111

Signed into law · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for definitions and for sexual offenses and tier system.

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SR 292

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the month of May 2024 as "Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 288

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution recognizing the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as "National Police Week" and designating May 6, 2024, as "Police Officers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 832

Passed · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Energy Development Authority and emergency powers, further providing for definitions and for Energy Development Authority; providing for Energy Development and Electric Generation Permit Review Program, for Accelerated Energy Development and Electric Generation Permit Review Program and for Pennsylvania Opportunities with Energy Reliability Authority Regulatory Waiver Program; and making editorial changes.

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 268

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

A Resolution designating the week of May 19 through 25, 2024, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

In committee Apr 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track