A Resolution recognizing August 17, 2024, as "International Geocaching Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill is a resolution that officially recognizes August 17, 2024, as "International Geocaching Day" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or change government operations, but rather serves to acknowledge the date and promote geocaching as a safe, family-friendly outdoor activity. The text highlights the health benefits of the hobby and notes the presence of thousands of geocaching sites in Pennsylvania's state parks and forests.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 28, 2024
Last action Sep 30, 2024
Floor votes · House Sep 30, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Sep 30, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 30, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Sep 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 28, 2024
Committee
Referred to Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Stephen Kinsey
DDemocratic
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