Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR316: A Resolution congratulating Indiana University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its sesquicentennial.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Congratulating Indiana University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its sesquicentennial.
From the introduced text, May 6, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Congratulating Indiana University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its sesquicentennial. WHEREAS, On May 17, 1875, Indiana State Normal School began its first academic session, primarily training young men and women from the counties of Armstrong, Cambria, Indiana and Westmoreland to serve as professional teachers for the common schools of this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Indiana State Normal School was purchased by the Commonwealth in 1920 and became Indiana State Teachers' College in 1927 when the institution was authorized by the State Council of Education to confer bachelor of science degrees; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the act of January 8, 1960 (1959 P.L.2130, No.788), the official name of Indiana State Teachers' College became Indiana State College in recognition of the expanding scope of the educational mission of the fourteen State-owned teachers' colleges; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the act of December 16, 1965 (P.L.1113, No.430), known as the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Act, the institution was elevated to university status, making Indiana University of Pennsylvania the first and, until the establishment of the State System of Higher Education on July 1, 1983, only State-owned institution to hold that status; and WHEREAS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania remains the only institution in the State System of Higher Education authorized to confer doctor of philosophy degrees; and WHEREAS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is …
Sponsors
- Joe Pittman (R, 41) · primary sponsor
- Doug Mastriano (R, 33)
- Nikil Saval (D, 1)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Cris Dush (R, 25)
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
- Scott Martin (R, 13)
- Wayne Langerholc (R, 35)
- Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
- Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
- Jay Costa (D, 43)
- Judith Ward (R, 30)
Latest actions
- : Transmitted as directed, May 13, 2026
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 262-263), May 6, 2026
- : Introduced and adopted, May 6, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR316?
- SR316 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution congratulating Indiana University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its sesquicentennial.
- What does SR316 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Congratulating Indiana University of Pennsylvania on the occasion of its sesquicentennial.
- What is the status of SR316?
- Passed both chambers as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Transmitted as directed, May 13, 2026 (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR316?
- Joe Pittman (R, 41), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR316?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr316
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