HR 559 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution designating the year of 2024 as the "Year of the Franklin Institute" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates 2024 as the "Year of the Franklin Institute" in Pennsylvania to honor the institution's 200th anniversary. The measure recognizes the museum's role as a top tourist destination and a leading science center that promotes learning about science and technology. It specifically highlights the institute's prestigious awards program and its outreach efforts to underserved youth. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal commendation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 8, 2024 Last action Oct 23, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 23, 2024

How they voted

1781
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 23, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
89 Yea 1 Nay 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Oct 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Committee
Referred to Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors