HR 167 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing May 9 through 18, 2025, as "Go Public Gardens Days" in Pennsylvania.

House Resolution 167 recognizes May 9-18, 2025, as "Go Public Gardens Days" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the economic and community benefits of public gardens, including supporting over 2,000 jobs, contributing more than $500 million to the state economy, and welcoming 4.2 million annual visitors. It emphasizes public gardens' roles in conservation, education, and promoting health through outdoor engagement. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or obligations but aims to raise awareness of these institutions' value.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
Floor votes · House May 7, 2025

How they voted

1985
Passed
Total votes 203
May 7, 2025
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
96 Yea 5 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors