Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 R · 4 D cosponsors

SR 223 — A Resolution urging the Federal Communications Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make a rule requiring automakers to maintain free, broadcast AM radio in all vehicles.

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This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

66 added · 62 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SR 223 now urges the Federal Communications Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require automakers to maintain free, broadcast AM radio in all vehicles. This change emphasizes the importance of AM radio, particularly during emergencies, as it is vital for communication and public safety. The amendment highlights AM radio's extensive reach and its role in the Emergency Alert System, underscoring its significance in keeping the public informed during critical situations.

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1370 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
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1563 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
WARD, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 REFERRED TO COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 A RESOLUTION Urgmake a rule requiring automakers to maintain free, broadcast AM radio in all vehicles.
WARD, FEBRUARY 12, 2024 SENATOR PENNYCUICK, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, AS AMENDED, APRIL 30, 2024 A RESOLUTION Urging the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND THE National <-- Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make a rule requiring automakers to maintain free, broadcast AM radio in all vehicles.
and WHEREAS, AM radio is highly important to rural and farming communities, providing weather updates, crop reports and other information to farmers and ranchers;
and WHEREAS, AM radio is highly important to rural and farming communities, providing weather updates, crop reports and other 20240SR0223PN1563 - 2 - information to farmers and ranchers;
and 20240SR0223PN1370 - 2 - WHEREAS, Removing AM radio from vehicles ignores the critical safety benefits of AM radio and would deprive many listeners of this lifesaving emergency information and put public safety at risk;
and WHEREAS, Removing AM radio from vehicles ignores the critical safety benefits of AM radio and would deprive many listeners of this lifesaving emergency information and put public safety at risk;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make a rule requiring automakers to maintain free, broadcast AM radio in all vehicles.
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the SENATE <-- URGE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to make a rule requiring automakers to maintain free, broadcast AM radio in all vehicles.
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Action History

  1. Adopted

  2. Reported as amended

  3. Referred to Communications & Technology

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on · 1 voted No

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

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Votes

Senate Resolution 223

Passed 47 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 23101
Unaffiliated 6000
Democratic 18001
Total 47102
% of votes cast 94%2%0%4%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Ryan Aument — Yea
James Brewster — Yea
Jimmy Dillon — Yea
John Disanto — Yea
Mike Regan — Yea
Anthony Williams — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Not Voting
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Nay
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Not Voting
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6100
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 10100
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Jimmy Dillon — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Nay
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Communications & Technology): Reported as Amended

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6100
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 10100
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Jimmy Dillon — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Nay
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 223?
SR 223 is sponsored by Lisa Baker (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), James Brewster, Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Jimmy Dillon, Judy Ward (Republican), and Judith L. Schwank (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 223?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SR 223?
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