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SR 305

A Resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of the Honorable William Penn, founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, upon the occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker

The resolution ceremonially honors William Penn as founder of Pennsylvania and marks the Semiquincentennial, with no legal or financial effects.

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Bill Summary · SR 305

Summary of SR 305 (Pennsylvania) — 2025-2026 Session

Title

A Resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of the Honorable William Penn, founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, upon the occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors and recognizes the life, contributions, and historical significance of William Penn, the founder of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • It commemorates the United States Semiquincentennial (the 250th anniversary of American independence) and situates Penn’s legacy within the broader history of Pennsylvania’s founding and development.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal statement acknowledging William Penn’s role as founder of Pennsylvania.
  • Expressions of official respect and recognition by the state legislature.
  • It may reference Penn’s principles or actions related to governance, religious freedom, and the founding of the colony, framed to emphasize historical significance during the Semiquincentennial year.
  • Typically such resolutions do not impose new laws, appropriations, or regulatory changes; they serve as ceremonial and commemorative declarations.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • The Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Commonwealth as a whole would be officially recognized for this commemorative purpose.
  • No direct regulatory or fiscal impact is expected from a non-binding concurrent or house resolution of this nature.
  • May influence educational or ceremonial contexts (e.g., public speeches, commemorative events) by providing official state acknowledgment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History: Introduced and adopted on May 4, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Lisa Baker (in addition to primary sponsors not listed here).
  • As a resolution, it typically follows a faster, non-fiscal legislative track and requires passage by the chamber(s) in which it is considered (often a single chamber or both houses for bicameral resolutions, depending on the specific procedural design of the bill in Pennsylvania).
  • No implementation requirements or funding mechanisms are tied to the resolution’s text.

Notes and Context

  • The bill is ceremonial in nature, intended to honor a historical founder within the context of the United States Semiquincentennial.
  • Would be used for ceremonial occasions, educational material, and public communications related to Pennsylvania’s founding history.

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