HB4044Introduced in the House
State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act.
Introduced by Alabas Farhat, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act.
Where it stands
Assigned Pa 007'26
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 50 · March 25, 2026
31
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
37 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Erika Geiss | 1 | Yes |
| Sylvia Santana | 2 | Yes |
| Stephanie Chang | 3 | Yes |
| Darrin Camilleri | 4 | Yes |
| Dayna Polehanki | 5 | Yes |
| Mary Cavanagh | 6 | Yes |
| Jeremy Moss | 7 | Yes |
| Mallory McMorrow | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Webber | 9 | Yes |
| Paul Wojno | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Representative Rep. Alabas Farhat
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/30/2025
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
Referred To Second Reading
Read A Second Time
Placed On Third Reading
Read A Third Time
Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #144 Yeas 92 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
Transmitted
Passed By House With Immediate Effect
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
Discharge Committee Approved
Placed On Order Of General Orders
Rules Suspended For Immediate Consideration
Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s)
Placed On Order Of Third Reading
Passed Roll Call # 50 Yeas 31 Nays 4 Excused 2 Not Voting 0
Returned To House
Returned From Senate Without Amendment
Bill Ordered Enrolled 03/25/2026
Presented To The Governor 03/26/2026 11:02 Am
Approved By The Governor 03/26/2026 02:20 Pm
Filed With Secretary Of State 03/26/2026 03:45 Pm
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