A Resolution recognizing May 10 through 19, 2026, as "Go Public Gardens Days" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of May 10 through 19, 2026, as "Go Public Gardens Days" to encourage residents to visit public gardens. The measure directly affects botanical gardens, zoos, historical homes, parks, and other horticultural organizations across the state. By officially recognizing this period, the resolution aims to highlight the economic and community value of these spaces without mandating any specific actions or spending. The text describes public gardens as important destinations for recreation, education, and conservation that support thousands of jobs and millions of visitors annually.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
Floor votes · House May 4, 2026
How they voted
199–2
Passed
Total votes 201
May 4, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
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