A Resolution designating July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates July 18, 2026, as "Piping Plover Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the state's conservation efforts for the endangered piping plover. The measure recognizes the bird's successful return to Presque Isle State Park, where habitat restoration has supported nesting for ten consecutive years. By officially marking this date, the bill highlights the collaborative work between state agencies, federal partners, and conservation groups to protect the species and its beach habitat.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 26, 2026
Last action Jul 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Jul 12, 2026
How they voted
194–7
Passed
Total votes 201
Jul 12, 2026
D
Democratic102
99% Yea
R
Republican99
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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