Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

SR 257 — A Resolution designating April 4, 2026, as "School Librarian Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 257?
SR 257 is sponsored by James Andrew Malone (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 257?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 257?
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