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SR 291

A Resolution designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania to coincide with "National Public Works Week."

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Brown and 9 co-sponsors

Designates a specific week in May 2026 as Public Works Week in Pennsylvania to recognize and honor public works professionals.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 291

Summary of Bill SR 291 (2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates a specific week in 2026 as “Public Works Week” in Pennsylvania to align with the national observance, National Public Works Week.
  • Recognizes and honors public works professionals for their contributions to planning, building, managing, and operating public works systems across the Commonwealth and the nation.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation of Public Works Week: The Senate designates the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026, as “Public Works Week” in Pennsylvania.
  • Alignment with national observance: The designation is intended to coincide with National Public Works Week.
  • Recognition: The Senate expresses honor and recognition for individuals who work in the public works field, including engineers, consultants, contractors, inspectors, and vendors, and acknowledges their contributions and accomplishments.

Affected Parties

  • Public works professionals in Pennsylvania, including state and local government employees and associated contractors/consultants who engage in planning, building, maintaining, and operating public works systems.
  • The general public, which benefits from the services provided by public works (e.g., infrastructure, utilities, transportation systems) and gains awareness of the profession’s contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction/Referral: The bill was referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations committee on May 1, 2026.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsors and co-sponsors include: Joe Picozzi, Lynda Culver, Pat Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Elder Vogel, Carolyn Comitta, Sharif Street, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Art Haywood, and Tina Tartaglione.
  • Status: The bill is a non-binding resolution designating a time period for observance and recognition; it does not create new programs or funding, but formally proclaims Public Works Week in the Commonwealth.

Practical Impact

  • Public recognition: Provides formal acknowledgment of the public works workforce in Pennsylvania.
  • Public awareness: Encourages awareness of the roles and importance of public works professionals among residents.
  • No fiscal impact indicated: The resolution text does not establish funding or programmatic changes; it is ceremonial in nature.

If you’d like, I can add a brief outline of how similar resolutions are typically used in other states or compare SR 291 to national Public Works Week materials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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