Pennsylvania HR380: A Resolution designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, December 10, 2025:

A RESOLUTION Designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Since the Philadelphia Orchestra's founding in 1900, the Philadelphia Orchestra has been a global symbol of artistic excellence and innovation; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra brings people together across generations in the Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and in communities and venues around the world; and WHEREAS, From the Philadelphia Orchestra's inception, the group has had visionary musicians and leaders who share groundbreaking musical achievements with this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra has created memorable performances like the soundtrack for Walt Disney's "Fantasia"; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra was the first symphonic orchestra to make electrical recordings in 1925, perform its own commercially sponsored radio broadcasts in 1929 and the first to appear on a television broadcast in 1948; and WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the Philadelphia Orchestra has cultivated strong relationships with influential composers who have performed and debuted new works with the orchestra; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Orchestra is known globally for its unique sounds defined by iconic strings, known as the "Philadelphia Sound"; and WHEREAS, Under the visionary leadership of Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the orchestra continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences around …

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Sponsors

• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182) · primary sponsor
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)

Latest actions

1. December 17, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1648-1649), Dec. 17, 2025
2. December 17, 2025: Adopted, Dec. 17, 2025 (201-2)
3. December 16, 2025: Reported as committed, Dec. 16, 2025
4. December 10, 2025: Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Dec. 10, 2025

Votes

• Adopted, Dec. 17, 2025 (201-2) (December 17, 2025): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (December 16, 2025): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR380?

HR380 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR380 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating November 16, 2025, as "Philadelphia Orchestra Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR380?

Passed both chambers as of December 17, 2025. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1648-1649), Dec. 17, 2025 (December 17, 2025).

Who sponsored HR380?

Benjamin Waxman (D, 182), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR380?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr380