HR 470 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

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

1763
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jul 1, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
87 Yea 3 Nay 1
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