A Resolution designating the month of October 2024 as "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Bird Migration Month" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates October 2024 as "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Bird Migration Month" throughout Pennsylvania to highlight the state's natural history and the annual raptor migration. The measure recognizes Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a globally significant site for bird conservation and education, noting its role in protecting migratory birds since the 1930s. By officially naming this period, the bill aims to encourage public appreciation of the region's wildlife and the sanctuary's ongoing stewardship efforts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2024
Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024
How they voted
178–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 2, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Committee
Referred to Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamie Barton
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
Dane Watro
RRepublican
Co
Donna Oberlander
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Flick
RRepublican
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Mihalek
RRepublican
Co
Parke Wentling
RRepublican
Co
Rob Mercuri
RRepublican
Co
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
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