A Resolution designating December 17, 2026, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania to commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for over 30 years of leadership, commitment and impact on the sustainability of this Commonwealth's forests and forest-based communities.
This House Resolution (HR 378) designates December 17, 2025, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate the 30-year work of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Pennsylvania's SFI Implementation Committee (PA SIC). It recognizes their efforts in promoting sustainable forestry practices, training over 8,000 professionals, and supporting Pennsylvania's forest-based communities and economy through voluntary, science-based stewardship programs. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally honors their contributions to forest sustainability.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2026
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Printer's No. PN2696
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Printer's No. PN3186
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MODERATE
The bill text was updated from Printer's No. 2696 to No. 3186, reflecting its progression through the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the addition of co-sponsor Zimmerman to the list of sponsors, while the resolution's text was modified to designate the date as 'December 17, 2025 2026' and to emphasize 'OVER 30 years' of leadership by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged as it is a resolution designating a specific day; however, the sponsor list was expanded to include a new co-sponsor.
TIMELINE
The designated date was updated to read 'December 17, 2025 2026' instead of just 'December 17, 2025'.
ELIGIBILITY
The text describing the committee's tenure was changed from '30 years' to 'OVER 30 years'.
SCOPE
Representative Zimmerman was added to the list of bill sponsors.
TECHNICAL
New headers were added indicating the bill was 'AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE' and 'AS AMENDED'.
Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 14, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
Mixed
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4
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Apr 14, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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