Sen. Jay Costa

Maddy summarySR 111 is a procedural resolution that designates May 2025 as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to increase public awareness of ALS and recognize its impact on patients and families, as well as ongoing research.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 109 recognizes the week of May 9 through 18, 2025, as "Go Public Garden Days" in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to highlight the value of public gardens, which include botanical gardens, arboreta, and parks, and encourages residents to visit and engage with these horticultural organizations across the Commonwealth.

Maddy summarySR 110 is a resolution that formally recognizes May 2025 as "Celiac Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to raise public and medical community awareness about celiac disease, an autoimmune condition affecting many Pennsylvanians.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 105 recognizes May 2025 as "National Treatment Court Month" in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to raise awareness about the effectiveness of various treatment courts, such as Drug Courts and Mental Health Courts, in addressing underlying issues contributing to criminal behavior and promoting recovery.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 94 directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement. This task force will examine challenges in attracting and keeping law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and prosecutors across the Commonwealth. It will comprise various state officials and representatives from relevant associations and labor organizations. The task force is mandated to provide recommendations and identify necessary changes to state statutes, practices, policies, and procedures to improve staffing in these critical public safety roles. A report detailing its findings and recommendations must be submitted by April 30, 2026, to the Governor and legislative leaders.

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.

Maddy summarySR 70 is a resolution by the Senate to honor the life of Officer Andrew William Duarte, who died in the line of duty, and to extend condolences to his family.

Maddy summarySR 102 is a procedural resolution that recognizes the week of May 5 through 11, 2025, as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in Pennsylvania. It encourages residents to learn more about lung cancer detection and treatment.

Maddy summarySB 726 amends Pennsylvania's open meetings law for the General Assembly. This bill requires the State Senate and House of Representatives to record and post all public committee meetings and hearings where bills are considered or testimony is taken. These recordings must be made available on the General Assembly's publicly accessible website. Additionally, when technically feasible, these meetings must be live-streamed online, increasing public access to legislative proceedings.

Maddy summarySB 710 amends Pennsylvania's Public Employe Relations Act. This bill directly affects public employers and their employees who are participating in a strike. Its key provision prohibits public employers from discontinuing health care benefits for public employees during the period they are engaged in a strike. This change ensures the continuation of health coverage for public sector workers during labor disputes.