SB829Introduced in the Senate
Designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal.
Introduced by Cris Dush, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act designating the Hynerpeton bassetti, a stem tetrapod, as the official State fossil of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and making a repeal.
Where it stands
Laid on the table
June 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Commerce: PN0906, Report Bill As Committed · June 30, 2026
26
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
26 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | Yes |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
| John Lawrence | 13 | Yes |
| Jeremy Shaffer | 28 | Yes |
| Valerie Gaydos | 44 | Yes |
| Joseph D'Orsie | 47 | Yes |
| Scott Conklin | 77 | Yes |
| Scott Barger | 80 | Yes |
| Tim Twardzik | 123 | Yes |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | 129 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to State Government
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (49-0)
In the House
Referred to State Government
Reported with request to re-refer to Commerce
Re-referred to Commerce
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
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