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SR 287

A Resolution noting with sadness the death of the Honorable Katherine "Katie" True, former eight-term member of the House of Representatives from Lancaster County, who died October 7, 2025.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 18 co-sponsors

The resolution is ceremonial, honoring former state representative Katie True for her decades of public service and does not change laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · SR 287

Summary of Senate Resolution 287 (SR 287), 2025-2026 Session — Pennsylvania

1) Purpose and Intent

  • SR 287 is a Senate Resolution noting with sadness the death of the Honorable Katherine "Katie" True, a former eight-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Lancaster County, who died on October 7, 2025.
  • The resolution serves as a formal tribute and expression of condolences from members of the Pennsylvania Senate.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • The core content is ceremonial and commemorative. It acknowledges Katie True’s decades of public service in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and memorializes her contributions.
  • The bill does not create new laws, authorize expenditures, or alter statutory rights or governmental powers.
  • It designates SR 287 as a formal acknowledgment by the Senate, typically accompanied by remarks in the Senate Journal and, in practice, may be accompanied by a moment of silence or a commemorative resolution in the Senate.

3) Who and What is Affected

  • Affected Entity: Katherine "Katie" True (deceased) and her legacy of public service.
  • Indirectly, Lancaster County and the broader Pennsylvania political community may reference the resolution as a public record honoring a former long-serving legislator.
  • Members of the Pennsylvania Senate and the public who read the resolution will understand the Senate’s remembrance of her contributions.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Prime Sponsor: Senator Scott Martin (Republican, District 13).
  • Co-Sponsors: A broad list of current and former senators from both parties, indicating bipartisan acknowledgment.
  • Status: Introduced and adopted by the Senate on April 21, 2026.
  • Legislative Action: No votes, committee actions, or statutory amendments are involved; it is a ceremonial resolution.
  • Reference: The resolution is identified as SR 287 for the 2025-2026 Regular Session. The final action recorded is its adoption in the Senate Journal on April 21, 2026.

Additional Context

  • The resolution reflects standard legislative practice to honor former legislators who served multiple terms and contributed to state governance.
  • It does not alter policy, funding, or regulatory frameworks; its primary function is commemorative recognition.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to how similar memorial resolutions are used in practice (e.g., typical Senate Journal entries, expected dissemination to local newspapers, or how such resolutions are archived).

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

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