A Resolution designating March 17, 2025, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates March 17, 2025, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in Pennsylvania. It honors Bayard Rustin, a key organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and a prominent civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent activism, racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial designation to recognize Rustin's historical contributions. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents through official recognition of this date in state government communications and public events.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 19, 2025
How they voted
178–24
Passed
Total votes 202
Mar 19, 2025
D
Democratic101
100% Yea
R
Republican101
76% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Rabb
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
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