HB 858 requires Pennsylvania county chief assessors to maintain and annually update a public list of property contact information, including owners' names and addresses. This applies directly to county assessors and ensures property owners' contact details are accessible to the public. The bill also imposes penalties for failure to comply with these requirements, aiming to improve transparency in property ownership records.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's definitions for "alternative fuels" and "liquid fuels" under vehicle tax law. It specifically adds gasoline-ethanol blends with 51% to 85% ethanol (per industry standards) to the "alternative fuels" category and clarifies that certain fuels like diesel, kerosene, and industrial solvents are excluded from "liquid fuels" for tax purposes. These changes directly affect fuel producers, retailers, and tax authorities by defining which products are subject to fuel taxes. The bill does not alter tax rates or create new requirements - only refines existing definitions. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Pennsylvania's SB 511 designates July 27 of each year as "Korean War Veterans Armistice Day" in the state. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public schools and educational institutions to observe the day and recognize veterans' contributions, without mandating participation. It includes legislative findings highlighting the war's duration (1950-1953), the 36,000 U.S. military deaths, and the lack of public recognition historically called the "Forgotten War." The bill creates a formal state observance to honor Korean War veterans, aligning with the 1953 armistice date.
SB 130 requires funeral homes and cemeteries to notify county veterans offices within 96 hours when a deceased military service member (with county residency at death) is buried or cremated. It specifically applies if a cemetery interment occurs for cremated remains without prior funeral services provided by a funeral home. The law directs these businesses to share contact details for county veterans offices with the deceased's family. This aims to streamline access to burial benefits for veterans' families by ensuring timely notification to local veterans' programs.
This bill requires corporations and unincorporated associations in Pennsylvania to report the number of single-family or low-density residential properties they own in their annual filings. It establishes a new chapter in state law that restricts certain entities from owning residential real estate and mandates a waiting period for purchases by covered investors. The legislation allows the Department of State to dissolve or cancel the registration of an entity that violates these property ownership rules at least 10 times within a three-year period. Additionally, the bill grants municipalities specific powers to enforce these restrictions and creates a private right of action for individuals to sue entities that violate the new ownership prohibitions.
This bill directs Pennsylvania state agencies to conduct a comprehensive study on how artificial intelligence will affect the state's workforce and submit the findings to the General Assembly within 18 months. The report must identify which industries and worker demographics are most at risk of job displacement, outline the skills and education needed to adapt to this technology, and assess how much relevant workforce data is currently available or privately owned. By requiring collaboration with various stakeholders, the legislation aims to create a proactive plan that ensures access to necessary training and expertise for all segments of the current and future workforce.
This bill establishes legal protections for individuals and nonprofit organizations that donate menstrual products to those in need. It grants immunity from civil and criminal liability to donors and nonprofits if the products appear fit for use, covering issues like age, packaging, or condition. However, this protection does not apply if the injury or death of the recipient results from gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct by the donor or organization. The legislation defines key terms such as "menstrual product" and "nonprofit organization" to clarify who and what are covered under these rules.
This bill establishes a new Pennsylvania tax credit program designed to help residents who pay for child and dependent care. It allows eligible taxpayers to claim a state tax credit based on the amount they already claim for the same expenses on their federal tax returns. The credit rate changes over time, starting at 30% for tax years ending before 2023, increasing to 100% for years between 2023 and 2026, and returning to 100% for years after 2026. The maximum credit is calculated on up to $3,000 of expenses for one child or $6,000 for two or more children.
This Pennsylvania bill requires public and private schools to teach students in grades six through twelve about suicide prevention and violence awareness, while also introducing social isolation education for students from kindergarten through grade twelve. To support these requirements, the state education department must create and publish a list of evidence-based, age-appropriate curricula that schools can use to deliver at least one hour of instruction annually. The materials must cover identifying warning signs, seeking help, and reporting dangerous behavior, with the option for schools to combine these lessons into a single class period. Additionally, the legislation allows for the establishment of student-led violence prevention clubs to further promote safety within school communities.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's existing Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act to create a formal identification system for trained service dogs. It requires these dogs to wear a specific card issued by the Department of Health and mandates the creation of a state database to track registered animals. The legislation allows public accommodations to verify a dog's status through this card while also establishing a new crime for fraudulently misrepresenting a pet as a service dog. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect individuals from liability when acting in good faith to enforce these new identification rules.
This bill requires electric utilities in Pennsylvania to include specific information about their energy storage plans in their annual reports to the state commission. Specifically, the law mandates that these companies provide an assessment of how they use energy storage, including data on how quickly they can charge and discharge power under different economic conditions. The definitions clarify that energy storage refers to equipment that absorbs, holds, and releases electricity, while charge and discharge times measure the duration of these processes. This requirement is designed to give regulators better insight into how utilities plan to manage future electricity demand using storage technology. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify who must prove their case during special education disputes. Specifically, it states that school districts generally bear the burden of proof in due process hearings involving exceptional children, unless the parents unilaterally chose a private school placement, in which case the parents must provide the proof. The law applies to situations concerning a child's identification, evaluation, classification, placement, or disciplinary actions. The changes are designed to streamline legal procedures by explicitly defining these responsibilities rather than leaving them open to interpretation.
