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
178–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 23, 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
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amen Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Tina Marie Davis
DDemocratic
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