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PA HB999
PA HB999Providing 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.
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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
09/10/2025
09/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the location and management of a commemorative monument called the America250PA Semiquincentennial Celebration Bell to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. The monument will be located outside the East Wing of the Capitol Complex on the concourse level, between the fountain and the entrance. The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA Commission) is responsible for designing, planning, and coordinating the monument's preparation and construction. Once the commission is disbanded, the Department of General Services will assume ownership of the monument and will be responsible for its perpetual maintenance. The department is required to cooperate with the America250PA Commission during the monument's construction and placement. The bill aims to highlight Pennsylvania's significant role in the nation's history and the broader impact of its people on the United States. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (57)
Valerie Gaydos (R)*,
Kerry Benninghoff (R),
Marty Causer (R),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Jill Cooper (R),
Bryan Cutler (R),
Nathan Davidson (D),
Russ Diamond (R),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Jamie Flick (R),
Jonathan Fritz (R),
Roni Green (D),
Keith Greiner (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Doyle Heffley (R),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Steve Malagari (D),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Bob Merski (D),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Eric Nelson (R),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Jeffrey Olsommer (R),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Tina Pickett (R),
Brenda Pugh (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Brad Roae (R),
David Rowe (R),
Alec Ryncavage (R),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Jared Solomon (D),
Craig Staats (R),
Perry Stambaugh (R),
Joanne Stehr (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Paul Takac (D),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Dane Watro (R),
Ben Waxman (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 09/10/2025)
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