Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 6 D cosponsors

HR 509 — A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Water Safety Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill recognizes May 2026 as 'National Water Safety Month' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates May 2026 as National Water Safety Month in Pennsylvania, aiming to promote water safety awareness. It serves as a reminder for the importance of safe practices around water activities.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

  2. Reported as committed

  3. Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (241)

241 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 509?
HR 509 is sponsored by Natalie Mihalek (Republican), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), David H. Rowe (Republican), and Nathan Davidson (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 509?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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