Sen. Nick Pisciottano

Maddy summarySB 1188 amends Pennsylvania's 1929 Administrative Code to grant collective bargaining rights to school administrators employed by cities of the first class or school districts of the first class A. It allows these administrators to negotiate terms like pay, hours, working conditions, retirement, and benefits through labor organizations representing at least 50% of their peers. Disputes over these terms will be resolved by the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board using procedures similar to the Public Employers Relations Act. This bill directly affects school administrators in specific large cities and school districts, expanding their formal negotiation rights under state law.

Maddy summarySB 1159 would make it a minor criminal offense to organize, operate, or permit events where live pigeons are used as targets for shooting contests, such as events where pigeons are launched or presented to shooters from a fixed location. The law specifically targets these contests for amusement or skill in marksmanship, but excludes activities authorized under Pennsylvania's game laws (like hunting) or dog training programs. It also does not apply to events with special permits under existing regulations. The bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summarySB 467 allows the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to remove Project 70 restrictions from specific lands it owns in West Mifflin (Allegheny County), while requiring the Borough of West Mifflin to accept Project 70 restrictions on other land it owns. This bill facilitates a direct exchange of land restrictions between the Turnpike Commission and the borough. The key provision is the mutual transfer of Project 70 restrictions between two distinct parcels of land owned by these two entities. The bill directly affects the land management and development rights of both the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Borough of West Mifflin.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 2026 as "Senior Independence Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes older adults' contributions and calls for community engagement to support their independence. The resolution urges Pennsylvanians to promote programs that foster connections and provide resources for seniors. As a symbolic measure, it affects all Pennsylvania residents by encouraging awareness and participation in senior-focused activities during February 2026.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution designates February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise public awareness of career and technical education (CTE) programs, which currently serve over 75,000 students across nearly 90 CTE centers and 140 high schools statewide. The resolution highlights how these programs prepare students for in-demand careers with family-sustaining wages while meeting national skill standards. As a symbolic observance, it does not create new laws or policies but recognizes the existing CTE infrastructure and its role in workforce development.

Maddy summarySB 116 allows high school juniors and seniors (age 16+) attending public or nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania to earn elective graduation credits for work at qualifying care facilities. Students may receive one elective credit for every 250 hours worked (up to a maximum of two credits) at a congregate care facility, such as a nursing home, personal care home, or assisted living residence. Schools must establish an application process requiring details like facility contact information, job description, and verified hours, and must approve applications before awarding credit. The bill directly affects students seeking to fulfill graduation requirements through work experience in healthcare or care settings.

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 summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 218) symbolically designates February 4, 2026, as "National Hit and Run Prevention Day" and February 2026 as "National Hit and Run Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or impose obligations; instead, it formally recognizes the issue of hit-and-run accidents through public awareness. The resolution includes five commitments: increasing public awareness of hit-and-run laws, encouraging responsible driving, supporting victims, promoting stronger penalties for offenders, and improving law enforcement tracking of hit-and-run cases. It references PennDOT data showing 72 fatal and 344 serious injury hit-and-run accidents in Pennsylvania during 2024. The resolution serves as a symbolic call to action for prevention and victim support.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 210 designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to honor women and birthing people who die from pregnancy or childbirth complications. The resolution highlights Pennsylvania data showing Black women and birthing people experience a maternal mortality rate of 186 deaths per 100,000 live births - over twice the state average - reflecting racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. This symbolic designation aims to raise public awareness about maternal mortality and support ongoing efforts to address this public health issue, as referenced in the 2025 Pennsylvania Maternal Mortality Review Report.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania Senate resolution (SR 207) urges the U.S. Congress to pass the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act (H.R. 5106). The resolution calls for prohibiting members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks. It aims to address public concerns about potential conflicts of interest when lawmakers use nonpublic policy information for personal financial gain through stock trades. The resolution emphasizes restoring trust in government by requiring federal lawmakers to prioritize public service over personal financial benefit.