HR 448 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania, celebrating 100 years of operation in this Commonwealth.

This bill designates July 4, 2026, as "Knoebels Amusement Resort Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Knoebels Amusement Resort, a family-owned park in Elysburg that opened on July 4, 1926. The resolution recognizes the park's history, including its origins as a picnic destination and its growth into a major attraction with over 50 rides and games. It highlights the Knoebel family's long-standing connection to the land and the park's resilience through various natural challenges, including multiple flooding events. The designation serves as a symbolic celebration of the resort's century of operation and its contribution to Pennsylvania's tourism and entertainment industry.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2026

How they voted

1992
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 3, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
97 Yea 2 Nay
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors

Sponsors