Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 17 R · 6 D cosponsors

SR 56 — A Resolution honoring the life and extending condolences to the family of the Honorable Jerry Allen Stern.

Last action — (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 173-174), March 24, 2025

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (17 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Condolence Resolution Honoring Former Representative Jerry Stern

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 173-174), March 24, 2025

  2. Introduced and adopted, March 24, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 230 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (230)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 56 do?
Condolence Resolution Honoring Former Representative Jerry Stern
Who sponsors SR 56?
SR 56 is sponsored by Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Frank A. Farry (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Art Haywood (Democratic), Scott Martin (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Wayne Langerholc (Republican), Joe Pittman (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), and Devlin J. Robinson (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 56?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 56?
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