Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HB 1046
An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Poet Laureate and the Pennsylvania Poet Laureate Nomination Committee; and providing for their powers and duties.
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Summary AI-generated
HB 1046 establishes the Pennsylvania Poet Laureate and the Pennsylvania Poet Laureate Nomination Committee. The bill also provides for the powers and duties of these newly created entities.
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Sponsors + 20 cosponsors
- Bob Freeman Democratic lead
- Arvind Venkat Democratic
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Jim Haddock Democratic
- Joe Ciresi Democratic
- Joe Webster Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- José Giral Democratic
- Kristine Howard Democratic
- Lee James Republican
- Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic
- Mandy Steele Democratic
- Melissa Shusterman Democratic
- Mike Schlossberg Democratic
- Nancy Guenst Democratic
- Nikki Rivera Democratic
- Roni Green Democratic
- Steve Samuelson Democratic
- Tarik Khan Democratic
- Tim Brennan Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee vote (State Government): Report Bill As Committed | lower | pass | 14 | 11 | 0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |