A Resolution recognizing the week of October 6 through 12, 2024, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania.
This bill is a resolution that officially designates the week of October 6 through 12, 2024, as "Fire Prevention Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not change any laws or require specific actions from residents, landlords, or businesses but instead serves to raise public awareness about fire safety. The text highlights statistics on home fire risks and provides safety tips, such as turning pot handles inward, maintaining smoke alarms, and having an escape plan. Additionally, the resolution commends firefighters and first responders for their efforts in preventing and responding to fires.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 27, 2024
Last action Oct 7, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 7, 2024
How they voted
24–0
Passed
Total votes 24
Oct 7, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican10
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 7, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-0)
house
Oct 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 27, 2024
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Malcolm Kenyatta
DDemocratic
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