A Resolution designating August 4, 2024, as "BAPS Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates August 4, 2024, as "BAPS Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the 50th anniversary of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha's presence in the United States. The measure recognizes the organization's history of building temples, supporting community services, and helping immigrants integrate into American civic life. By adopting this symbolic date, the Pennsylvania Senate formally acknowledges the group's contributions to the state's religious and cultural diversity.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Oct 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 30, 2024
Last action Oct 9, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Oct 9, 2024
How they voted
41–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 42
Oct 9, 2024
D
Democratic16
93% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Oct 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Jun 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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