HB 2339 - Increases Hospital Pricing Transparency.
Vote to pass a bill that increases hospital price transparency and prohibits the collection action of debt for patients in noncompliant hospitals in Pennsylvania. Requires hospitals to maintain a publicly available list of all standard charges for hospital items and services and display their lists free of charge in a prominent location on the home page of their publicly accessible website. Something to note is Tim Twardzik is the Corporate Secretary for the Board of LVHN.
Tim voted NO.
HB 118 - An Act providing for the final disposition of fetal remains; and imposing penalties.
Requires a funeral or cremation of fetal remains, whether expelled or extracted. Patients would be responsible for the cost. Punishment Article IX Act of June 29, 1953 also known as the Vital Statistics law of 1953. Up to 30 days in jail and a fine of $300.
Tim voted YES.
HB 2 - Enhance transportation infrastructure and safety.
Amend the PA state constitution and state law to increase the reporting window for survivors of sexual abuse and open 2 year window for children sexual survivors to file civil lawsuits.
Tim voted NO.
HB 2433 - Amend the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties.
Would Prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from including elections.
Tim voted NO.
HB 406 - An Act amending the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation.
Would establish work search requirements to receive unemployment compensation.
Tim voted YES.
HB 644 - An Act establishing the Women, Infants and Children State Advisory Board.
Would maximize WIC & SNAP from federal government, is extremely beneficial to mothers and children, and establishes a well-intended and properly constructed board.
Tim voted NO.
SB 37 - Enhance Driver Regulations, Prohibit Mobile Device Use While Driving, Revise Penalties For Serious Traffic Offenses, And Mandate Data Collection On Traffic Stops.
Would prohibit distracted driving.
Tim voted NO.
