Sen. Rosemary Brown

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 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 bill requires Pennsylvania motor vehicle owners to self-certify financial responsibility (such as auto insurance) during registration or renewal. It establishes an online verification system for the Department of Transportation to confirm coverage instantly, eliminating the need for physical insurance cards. If the system shows no proof, the department notifies the owner to provide evidence within a specified timeframe. Insurers must notify the state of policy cancellations (unless using the online system), streamlining verification and reducing paperwork for drivers.

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 requires Pennsylvania to align its scheduling of synthetic psilocybin with federal changes. Specifically, it mandates that after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves a federal scheduling change for synthetic psilocybin, the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health must schedule it within five business days and the change takes effect 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The law directly affects state health authorities and regulatory processes, ensuring Pennsylvania’s rules mirror federal actions without creating new medical uses or penalties. It does not alter current state restrictions but establishes a procedural mechanism for future alignment.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania Senate resolution (SR 206) designates the week of January 18-25, 2026, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Week" in the state. It is a commemorative resolution with no binding requirements, urging Pennsylvanians to reflect on Dr. King's legacy and commitment to equality during that week. The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific groups, as it solely serves to honor Dr. King's historical contributions.

Maddy summarySB 734 designates a specific location for a commemorative bell monument at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding, highlighting Pennsylvania's historical role. The bill requires the Department of General Services to prepare the site and take ownership of the monument after the America250PA Commission disbands, ensuring its long-term maintenance. This procedural bill does not create new policies or affect residents directly, but formally authorizes the monument's placement on Capitol grounds.

Maddy summarySB 975 requires boroughs and cities in Pennsylvania to complete, publish, and file annual financial reports by June 30 each year. It mandates that auditors publish concise financial summaries (showing assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses) in a local newspaper at least 10 days before the annual meeting, and submit full reports to the Department of Community and Economic Development. Municipal officials who fail to meet these deadlines face fines of $5 per day, with fines going to the state. The bill tightens existing reporting rules for local government financial transparency without changing tax policies or service provisions.

Maddy summarySB 1114 restructures Pennsylvania's electric utility industry to allow large commercial and industrial electricity consumers direct access to competitive electricity generation markets. It requires utilities to unbundle electricity rates and provide open access to their transmission and distribution systems, enabling new market participants like energy aggregators and brokers to sell electricity directly to customers. The bill creates a "competitive transition charge" applied to all customers' bills to recover utilities' past investments in generation that may not be recoverable in a competitive market. This change shifts the industry from regulated bundled service to a model where customers can choose electricity suppliers while maintaining grid reliability.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 203) designates November 2025 as "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes ongoing improvements in lung cancer detection, treatment access, and survival rates within the state, as documented in the American Lung Association's 2025 report. The resolution encourages Pennsylvania residents to learn more about lung cancer detection and treatment options but does not create new laws or funding. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect on policy or resources.