A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman.
Pennsylvania House Resolution HR 418 honors the life and legacy of former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman, who was the first woman elected to the state's highest court (serving 1995-2006) and passed away in February 2026. The resolution recognizes her career milestones, including her historic election, service on the Supreme Court, and contributions to the legal community and her alma maters (Drexel University and Villanova Law). It is a nonbinding ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, intended solely to commemorate her achievements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Briggs
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Manny Guzman
DDemocratic
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