Pennsylvania HR152: A Resolution designating April 18, 2026, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating April 18, 2025, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, March 31, 2025:

A RESOLUTION Designating April 18, 2025, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Electric energy in the United States is generated by thousands of independently owned and operated power plants; and WHEREAS, A complex electrical grid, consisting of more than 5 million miles of transmission and distribution lines, connects all of these power plants to deliver energy to our homes, businesses, hospitals, churches and schools; and WHEREAS, Despite inclement weather, hurricanes, tornadoes and other potential hazards, the nationwide electrical grid must be maintained and operational 24 hours a day, days a week, days a year; and WHEREAS, Approximately 115,000 skilled individuals known as electrical lineworkers are employed by each independently owned utility to carry out vital installation, operations and maintenance services; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's skilled and dedicated lineworkers have earned recognition for speed, accuracy and safety in performing their very dangerous work; and WHEREAS, The House of Representatives extends gratitude and appreciation to the hardworking men and women who risk their lives daily in this Commonwealth to ensure reliable delivery of electric energy; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate April 18, 2025, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. 20250HR0152PN1182 - 2 -

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Dallas Kephart (R, 73) · primary sponsor
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
• Chad Reichard (R, 90)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 435-436), May 5, 2026
2. May 5, 2026: Adopted, May 5, 2026 (198-3)
3. April 28, 2026: Reported as amended, April 28, 2026
4. March 31, 2025: Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES, March 31, 2025

Votes

• Adopted, May 5, 2026 (198-3) (May 5, 2026): 198 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities: Report Bill As Amended (April 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities: Adopt Amendment (April 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR152?

HR152 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating April 18, 2026, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR152 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating April 18, 2025, as "Lineworker Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR152?

Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 435-436), May 5, 2026 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HR152?

Dallas Kephart (R, 73), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR152?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr152