A Resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of September 23 through 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" to raise public awareness about railroad safety. The measure highlights the importance of rail travel while addressing ongoing risks such as crossing collisions and trespassing on tracks. It aligns with the national "See Tracks? Think Train Week" campaign led by Operation Lifesaver to educate residents on avoiding accidents near railroad lines. The resolution is a symbolic gesture intended to encourage safer behavior rather than implementing new laws or regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 15, 2024
Last action Oct 2, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 2, 2024
How they voted
178–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 2, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Sep 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Aug 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities
lower
0 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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