Sen. John Kane

Maddy summaryThis law updates the state's Real Estate Tax Sale Law to clarify how properties are handled after tax auctions. It specifically directs that properties acquired by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency should be treated in a certain way, though the provided text cuts off before detailing the full scope of this instruction. Additionally, the bill establishes a county-level fund dedicated to demolition and rehabilitation projects related to these tax sale properties. The legislation was signed into law in July 2024 and becomes effective upon approval by the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's insurance laws to require health insurance policies to cover medically necessary telemedicine services provided by participating network providers. It explicitly prohibits insurers from denying coverage or reimbursement solely because a service is delivered remotely via video, audio, or asynchronous methods. The legislation also prevents contracts from conditioning reimbursement on the use of specific proprietary technology or vendors, ensuring providers can use various telemedicine tools. By defining terms like telemedicine and remote patient monitoring, the law standardizes how these services are treated under existing insurance plans and managed care programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish a new Child Reunification Program within the Department of Education. The legislation specifically modifies the preliminary provisions of the existing act to create this program, which aims to support families in reuniting children with their parents or guardians. A minor technical change is also included, which removes the word "inkless" from the text. The bill does not detail the specific operational rules or funding for the program, focusing instead on its creation within the state's education framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Administrative Code to clarify the reporting structure for the State Geospatial Coordinating Board. It establishes that while the board oversees the executive director's daily work, the director must report administratively to the Secretary of Administration. This change organizes how the board functions within the state government without altering its core purpose of coordinating geospatial data. The legislation was signed into law in June 2024 to formalize these administrative lines of authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) Program to help fund the development of regional plans and business sites within the state. It authorizes the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority to issue up to $500 million in bonds to support projects that reduce development risks for municipalities, economic development organizations, and other eligible entities. The funds can be used for creating comprehensive real estate plans, preparing industrial or nonindustrial sites for business relocation or expansion, and other projects deemed eligible by the Department of Community and Economic Development. All bond payments must be covered by specific pledged revenues rather than general state funds, ensuring the bonds do not create a direct debt obligation for the Commonwealth.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act to clarify how "custom fabrication" is defined for public construction projects. It specifically includes offsite production of nonstandard goods like specialized HVAC components, sheet metal ducts, and prefabricated structures, while explicitly excluding standard materials such as structural steel and precast concrete. The changes aim to ensure that workers involved in creating these specific project components are covered by prevailing wage requirements, with a noted exception for general HVAC duct cleaning.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge on Pennsylvania Route 72 in Swatara Township as the Senator David J. Arnold, Jr., Memorial Bridge to honor his service. The legislation officially names the structure after the late state senator, who previously served as Lebanon County's district attorney and later as a state senator. To implement this change, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for drivers traveling in both directions. The act will become effective 60 days after being signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes minor wording changes to a Pennsylvania statute that governs electric utility planning and energy conservation programs. Specifically, it adds the word "solely" to a section and removes the word "not" from another, which alters how the law defines the scope of utility plans. These adjustments affect public utilities and the state agencies that oversee their energy efficiency initiatives. The changes do not introduce new policies or programs but instead refine existing legal language regarding how utilities must structure their conservation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission to facilitate business and trade activities between Pennsylvania and Ireland. It establishes a dedicated funding account within the state's General Fund to cover the commission's administrative costs and authorizes the Secretary of Business and Industry to oversee its operations. The commission will be led by the Secretary or their designee, along with six members appointed by the Governor representing various sectors. Additionally, the legislation updates the official name of the department responsible for the commission from Commerce to Business and Industry.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Pennsylvania Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, creates a state funding program to help local governments and municipal authorities prevent, respond to, and recover from significant cybersecurity incidents. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will administer the program by distributing up to $10 million in state funds to supplement existing federal grants, with specific rules allowing money to reach local entities that do not qualify for federal aid. To receive these funds, eligible municipalities and authorities must submit an application detailing their cybersecurity needs, while the agency is required to establish clear guidelines and application forms within 60 days of the law taking effect. The legislation also mandates that the agency report all grant awards and amounts to the state legislature's Appropriations Committees to ensure transparency.