SB 1160 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for Vietnam War Veterans Day.

This Pennsylvania bill officially establishes Vietnam War Veterans Day as a state observance to be held annually on March 29. The legislation directs the Governor to issue a yearly proclamation encouraging public schools and educational institutions to hold events that honor the service and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans, while explicitly stating that participation in these events cannot be mandatory. By adding this designation to the state statutes, the bill ensures that the contributions of those who served during the Vietnam Conflict are formally recognized within Pennsylvania, aligning the state with the existing federal observance.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Apr 16, 2024 Signed Oct 29, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jul 10, 2024 · House Oct 22, 2024

How they voted

410
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 42
Jul 10, 2024
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
25 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Oct 29, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
Oct 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Oct 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Oct 21, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
Oct 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
Jul 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jul 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 27, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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