Sen. Dan Laughlin

Primary SB 1189

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in budget and finance, further providing for expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the funding rules for magisterial district judges and Philadelphia municipal court judges in Pennsylvania. It requires the Office of the Court Administrator to pay a base annual registration fee of $600 to the judges' association, with an additional increase tied to the Consumer Price Index starting in 2025. The legislation also mandates that the Office cover the costs of publishing a monthly journal of state laws and court rules, while other expenses remain funded through existing annual appropriations.

In committee May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1181

In committee · 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 neighborhood assistance tax credit, further providing for tax credit and for grant of tax credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Pennsylvania's Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit program by raising the annual funding cap from $36 million to $72 million. It adjusts the percentage of tax credits available to businesses and private companies based on their investment duration and specific project types, such as veterans' housing or long-term service commitments. The legislation also raises the maximum credit limit per taxpayer and allocates $2 million specifically for pass-through entities like partnerships and S corporations. These changes aim to encourage more private investment in community development projects while maintaining restrictions on financial institutions using credits for their standard business operations.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1199

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, further providing for definitions and for unlawful acts or practices and exclusions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law to prohibit online platforms from displaying prices that hide mandatory fees until after a consumer clicks to purchase. It specifically targets event ticket, lodging, and food delivery platforms by requiring them to prominently show the total cost, including taxes and non-variable mandatory charges, before the transaction is finalized. The legislation defines these platforms to include sites for booking hotels, renting temporary lodging, and selling or reselling event tickets, while explicitly exempting government-imposed taxes and fees. Additionally, the law clarifies that media outlets acting in good faith without knowledge of deceptive content are not subject to these new restrictions. The changes will not take effect until 180 days after the bill is enacted.

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 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 346

In committee · 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 corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 454

In committee · Pennsylvania Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for physical education.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

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