Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 53: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study regarding the feasibility and potential benefits of the development of offshore hydropower, solar and wind renewable energy generation systems on Lake Erie.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 53 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study regarding the feasibility and potential benefits of the development of offshore hydropower, solar and wind renewable energy generation systems on Lake Erie. Primary sponsor: Bob Merski (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Merski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Danilo Burgos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 197 |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 184 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Chris Rabb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 200 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection