An Act providing for the America250PA Semiquincentennial Celebration Bell monument on the grounds of the State Capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania's integral role in that event and the impact of its people on the nation's past, present and future.
SB 734 designates a specific location for a commemorative bell monument at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. founding, highlighting Pennsylvania's historical role. The bill requires the Department of General Services to prepare the site and take ownership of the monument after the America250PA Commission disbands, ensuring its long-term maintenance. This procedural bill does not create new policies or affect residents directly, but formally authorizes the monument's placement on Capitol grounds.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Nov 2025
House Passage
Dec 2025
Signed into Law
Dec 2025
Introduced May 13, 2025
Signed Dec 22, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Nov 17, 2025 · House Dec 16, 2025
How they voted
48–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
Nov 17, 2025
D
Democratic23
91% Yea
R
Republican27
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Dec 22, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Nov 19, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
lower
Nov 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Nov 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
lower
Nov 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Oct 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Oct 8, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Oct 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
May 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
upper
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Rothman
RRepublican
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Devlin Robinson
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Gene Yaw
RRepublican
Co
Joe Picozzi
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
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