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SR 304

A Resolution celebrating the momentous and historic occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Ward

The resolution ceremonially commemorates the U.S. 250th anniversary without creating policy, spending, or regulatory changes.

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Bill Summary · SR 304

Summary — Senate Resolution 304 (SR 304), 2025-2026 Regular Session (Pennsylvania)

Purpose

  • SR 304 is a resolution celebrating the United States’ Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • This is a ceremonial Senate resolution, recognizing and commemorating the occasion of the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
  • The resolution does not enact policy, authorize spending, or create new programs. It serves as an expression of the Pennsylvania Senate’s recognition and support for the historic milestone.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The primary audience is the state of Pennsylvania and its residents, as well as federal commemorative activities related to the 250th anniversary.
  • It affects the Senate’s formal statements, reflections, and potential recognition activities but does not impose obligations on state agencies or create regulatory changes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Prime Sponsor: Senator Kim Ward (Senate District 39).
  • Status: Introduced and adopted on May 4, 2026.
  • No associated votes, committee meetings, or statutory references are listed for this resolution.
  • The action history shows a single action: adoption in the Senate on the stated date.
  • As a resolution, it likely would be used to convey congratulations or awareness during the anniversary period, potentially guiding related ceremonial or commemorative expressions but not altering state law.

Notes

  • The bill text is identified as SR 304 with PN 1683 (May 4, 2026).
  • There are no stated fiscal implications, statutory changes, or policy directives attached to this resolution.
  • The lack of statutory references and absence of voting records beyond adoption indicate its ceremonial nature.

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