A Resolution designating December 17, 2026, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania to commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for over 30 years of leadership, commitment and impact on the sustainability of this Commonwealth's forests and forest-based communities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Armanini and 9 co-sponsors

Designates December 17, 2026 as Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day to publicly recognize SFI and Pennsylvania’s implementation committee for 30+ years of forest sustainability lea

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

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Purpose and Intent

Officially designate a statewide commemorative day recognizing the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee.

Acknowledge their leadership, commitment, and impact on sustainable forestry practices within Pennsylvania for more than three decades.

Highlight contributions to forest health, sustainable wood production, and the communities that rely on forest resources.

Key Provisions

Declares December 17, 2026, as “Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day” in Pennsylvania.

Recognition of the SFI program and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for their 30+ years of work advancing sustainability in forests and forest-based communities.

Likely ceremonial and commemorative in nature, without imposing regulatory or fiscal obligations on state agencies, businesses, or individuals (typical for ceremonial resolutions). The text provided does not indicate new mandates or funding provisions.

Who or What Is Affected

State government and agencies (Pennsylvania) in the sense of issuing an official designating resolution.

The SFI program and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee receive formal recognition from the Commonwealth.

The general public and forest-based communities may encounter the designation through state ceremonies, proclamations, or educational observances.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced/Referred: The bill was referred to the Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee on December 10, 2025.

Reported: The bill was reported as amended on April 14, 2026, indicating further changes were approved by the committee before consideration by the full House.

Status: As of the latest action, the bill has progressed from referral to committee and then to a reported-amended status, suggesting movement toward floor consideration or further legislative action (subject to chamber rules and voting).

Potential Impact and Considerations

Administrative: Minimal fiscal impact expected; primarily a ceremonial designation that may involve publicly announcing the day, issuing proclamations, and educational activities.

Public Awareness: Increases visibility of sustainable forestry efforts and PA’s involvement with SFI-related governance and forest stewardship.

Policy Signal: Sends a formal commendation and public acknowledgment of collaboration between the SFI and Pennsylvania’s forestry communities.

Note: This summary focuses on the text and typical implications of a ceremonial resolution. There are no explicit monetary appropriations, regulatory changes, or new statutory duties attached to HR 378 based on the available information.

Bill

Bill Summary: HR 378 (2025-2026) – Pennsylvania