A Resolution recognizing February 27, 2025, as "Dominican Republic Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill is a symbolic resolution (not a law) designating February 27, 2025, as "Dominican Republic Independence Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects Pennsylvania residents by formally recognizing this date to honor the Dominican Republic's independence from Haiti in 1844 and the cultural contributions of the state's Dominican-American community. The resolution includes historical context about the Dominican Republic's founding and highlights the community's economic and cultural ties to Pennsylvania. It has no financial, regulatory, or policy impact - it is purely commemorative.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Amen Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Delloso
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
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