HR 566 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution designating August 4, 2025, as "BAPS Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates August 4, 2025, as "BAPS Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the 51st anniversary of the first BAPS Hindu temple in the United States. It directly affects the BAPS community and its members by officially recognizing their contributions to the state through cultural events, youth programs, and community service. The resolution highlights the organization's history of fostering diversity and supporting local neighborhoods while inviting all residents to participate in their open houses and festivals. This legislative action serves as a commemorative gesture rather than establishing new laws or funding requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 20, 2024 Last action Oct 22, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 22, 2024

How they voted

13247
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 22, 2024
D Democratic89
87 Yea 2 Nay
97% Yea
R Republican91
45 Yea 45 Nay 1
49% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Oct 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Oct 22, 2024
Introduced
Amended
lower
Oct 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Oct 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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