A Resolution recognizing August 9, 2024, as "Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution officially recognizes August 9, 2024, as Smokey Bear's 80th birthday within the state of Pennsylvania. It serves as a commemorative gesture to honor the iconic character, who is widely known for his long-running public service campaign on wildfire prevention. The document highlights Smokey Bear's cultural significance and his role in educating the public about fire safety, while also noting the importance of Pennsylvania's forests for the economy and environment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 7, 2024
Last action Jul 1, 2024
Floor votes · House Jul 1, 2024
How they voted
176–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jul 1, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Kyle Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Rozzi
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
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