Rep. David Rowe

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution formally designates September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Day." The bill cites national statistics regarding suicide rates and attempts to highlight the ongoing public health challenge. It does not mandate specific actions or funding but instead encourages residents of the Commonwealth to provide support for individuals in need.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2750 creates a new legal category called "microenterprise home kitchen operations," allowing individuals to register their primary residences to produce and sell specific homemade food items directly to consumers. The bill defines eligible products as those prepared in a standard residential kitchen with a single stove or oven, while explicitly excluding low-acid canned goods, alcoholic beverages, smoked or cured meats, and other high-risk foods. To support these small-scale businesses, the legislation prohibits local regulators from requiring commercial-grade equipment, structural modifications to the home, or the removal of pets from non-preparation areas. Operators must still comply with food safety certifications and pay a licensing fee capped at $50, but they are restricted to selling directly to consumers rather than through other retail stores.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution formally designates the week of October 4 through 10, 2026, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the state. The bill highlights specific fire risks associated with electronic devices, such as overheating power banks and damaged chargers, while emphasizing the importance of proper battery disposal and working smoke alarms. It urges residents, landlords, and businesses to adopt safety practices recommended by the National Fire Protection Association to reduce home fire hazards. Additionally, the resolution commends firefighters and other first responders for their ongoing efforts in fire prevention and emergency response.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2743 amends the Public School Code to establish specific rules for when school terms can begin and how daily sessions are structured. The bill prohibits schools from starting the term before the day after Labor Day or on the same day as a local agricultural fair, though exceptions are available with state approval for emergencies like natural disasters or major construction projects. It also sets a default daily schedule of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with designated breaks and requires that professional staff receive at least thirty minutes for lunch without supervisory duties. Existing contracts between school entities and employees that dictate school calendars remain in effect despite these new statutory requirements.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2736 amends the state's Fiscal Code to establish specific rules for handling abandoned and unclaimed digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies. The bill defines key terms including "digital asset," "digital asset holder," and "distributed ledger" to clarify which entities are responsible for reporting these assets. It requires digital asset holders to attempt contact with owners who have been inactive for three years, using electronic or mail notifications, before reporting the assets to the State Treasurer as unclaimed property. The State Treasurer is granted authority to direct the liquidation of these assets or accept them in their native form, while also allowing the state to refuse assets that are not freely transferable or have minimal value relative to maintenance costs.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2735 updates the Public School Code of 1949 to restrict school districts from increasing real property taxes unless their projected ending fund balances meet specific limits. The bill establishes a sliding scale where larger districts with higher total budgeted expenditures must maintain lower percentages of committed, assigned, and unassigned funds compared to smaller districts. To ensure compliance, each district that approves a tax increase must submit certification data to the Department of Education by August 15 of each year starting in 2027.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates December 7, 2026, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day" to honor the service members and civilians affected by the 1941 attack. The bill highlights a specific connection between the state and the event by noting that the USS Pennsylvania was present at Pearl Harbor and sustained casualties. It encourages residents to pause in remembrance, honor World War II veterans, and recognize the resilience of the people of Hawaii.

Maddy summaryPennsylvania House Bill 2724 modifies state vehicle laws to exempt motorized pedalcycles from the mandatory requirement of a certificate of title. The bill allows owners to voluntarily request a title for these vehicles if they choose, but it is not required for legal ownership. To register a motorized pedalcycle without a title, the Department of Transportation may require a bill of sale that includes the vehicle identification number instead. These changes take effect 60 days after the act is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific highway interchange in Schuylkill County as a memorial to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr., who died in the line of duty in 2026. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the interchange by his name. This action honors Trooper Pahira's service and memory without altering any traffic laws or infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's game laws to clarify that hunting or taking wildlife without a personally signed license is unlawful. It reinforces the requirement that individuals must carry their valid license on their person while hunting or furtaking within the state. The legislation also specifies that this rule applies regardless of the method or device used to hunt. These changes take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.