A Resolution designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill designates April 8, 2026, as "THON Day" in Pennsylvania to honor a student-run fundraising event at Pennsylvania State University that raises money to fight pediatric cancer. The resolution recognizes the event's efforts to support Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital, which provides treatment, research, and family support for children with cancer. It highlights the significant contributions of over 16,500 volunteers and the millions of dollars raised through the 46-hour dance marathon. The measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the event's impact and the dedication of the students and organizations involved.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
198–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 200
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican98
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 35 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kerry Benninghoff
RRepublican
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Bryan Cutler
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Dallas Kephart
RRepublican
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Moul
RRepublican
Co
Dane Watro
RRepublican
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Donna Scheuren
RRepublican
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