HR 409 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "Charter Day" and Pennsylvania's 345th birthday in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates March 8, 2026, as "Charter Day" and Pennsylvania's 345th birthday, commemorating the 1681 charter granted to William Penn by King Charles II. It urges Pennsylvania residents, schools, and historical organizations to participate in events hosted by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and related institutions. The resolution is non-binding and aligns with the Commission's existing annual observance of this date. It does not create new laws or affect policy, but formally recognizes a historical milestone.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Feb 4, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 4, 2026

How they voted

1944
Passed
Total votes 198
Feb 4, 2026
D Democratic100
100 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican98
94 Yea 4 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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