Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR308: A Resolution celebrating the City of Philadelphia upon the momentous occasion of the United States semiquincentennial and commemorating the convening of a ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate at the National Constitution Center.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Celebrating the City of Philadelphia upon the momentous occasion of the United States semiquincentennial and commemorating the convening of a ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate at the National Constitution Center.
From the introduced text, May 4, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Celebrating the City of Philadelphia upon the momentous occasion of the United States semiquincentennial and commemorating the convening of a ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate at the National Constitution Center. WHEREAS, Two hundred fifty years ago the roots of our national heritage were established in the City of Philadelphia, America's "most historical city"; and WHEREAS, In 2026, America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of American democracy; and WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia is commemorating this historic milestone with numerous events and celebrations throughout the year; and WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia has borne witness to the birth of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, The First Continental Congress was convened in Philadelphia in 1774, where it denounced "taxation without representation,"; and WHEREAS, On June 7, 1776, Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, received a resolution from Richard Henry Lee urging Congress to declare independence from Britain; and WHEREAS, Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston to the "Committee of Five" on June 11, 1776, to draft a declaration of independence for the colonies; and WHEREAS, From June 12 through 27, 1776, Thomas Jefferson drafted the original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, which was read in Congress on …
Sponsors
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2) · primary sponsor
- Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
- Anthony Williams (D, 8)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Sharif Street (D, 3)
- Nikil Saval (D, 1)
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
Latest actions
- : Transmitted as directed, May 5, 2026
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 249-250), May 5, 2026
- : Introduced and adopted, May 4, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR308?
- SR308 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution celebrating the City of Philadelphia upon the momentous occasion of the United States semiquincentennial and commemorating the convening of a ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate at the National Constitution Center.
- What does SR308 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Celebrating the City of Philadelphia upon the momentous occasion of the United States semiquincentennial and commemorating the convening of a ceremonial meeting of the Pennsylvania Senate at the National Constitution Center.
- What is the status of SR308?
- Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Transmitted as directed, May 5, 2026 (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR308?
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR308?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr308
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