HR 431 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating March 11, 2026, through March 11, 2027, as "Berks County 275th Anniversary Year" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates March 11, 2026, as Berks County 274th Anniversary Day in Pennsylvania to mark the start of the county's 275th anniversary celebration. The measure directly affects Berks County residents and officials by formally recognizing the date as a commemorative day. It includes language praising the county's history, growth, and contributions to the state, but does not create new laws or change government operations. The resolution is a ceremonial action intended to honor the county's heritage and community spirit rather than alter policy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN2985 → Printer's No. PN3203 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated to expand the recognition of Berks County's anniversary from a single day to a full year. It now designates the period from March 11, 2026, through March 11, 2027, as the 'Berks County 275th Anniversary Year,' aligning the resolution with the county's upcoming centennial celebration of its 275th year. Additionally, the list of sponsors was updated to include four new representatives, and the bill was marked as having been reported from the committee with amendments.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from designating a single 'Anniversary Day' to designating a full 'Anniversary Year' spanning two calendar years.

TIMELINE

Added a new designation for 'Berks County 275th Anniversary Year' covering the period from March 11, 2026, through March 11, 2027.

Modified the primary resolution to include the new anniversary year designation alongside the original March 11, 2026, date.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new 'Whereas' clause acknowledging the county's 275th anniversary and nearly three centuries of history.

TECHNICAL

Added four new sponsors to the bill: Hill-Evans, Zimmerman, Pashinski, Cepeda-Freytiz, and Curry.

Updated the printer's number from PN 2985 to PN 3203 to reflect the amended version.

Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2026

How they voted

198–3

Passed

Total votes 201

Apr 29, 2026

D Democratic102

102 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican99

96 Yea 3 Nay

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Committee

Referred to Local Government

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors