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Rep. McAndrews, the sponsor, described the economic footprint of major golf events and personal ties to local communities that benefit from tournament traffic. \"We had estimates of 250,000 people going through the community ... We had an economic impact of over $200,000,000 estimated,\" McAndrews told the committee, referring to a recent U.S. Open regional impact tied to Oakmont and surrounding areas.

McAndrews and other supporters argued that golf events bring broad community benefits by creating short‑term employment and revenue for restaurants, hotels and other local businesses. \"A lot of people ... had their kids parking cars or busing tables or, you know, bartending ... and restaurants and hotels ... came away profitable from this experience,\" he said.

Committee members including Chair James and others praised the measure, noting the state will host additional major events in coming years. After brief discussion, the committee took a roll call; the resolution passed 26–0 and will be reported as committed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development Committee -- June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Resolution 247, declaring June 2025 as Golf Tourism Month, passed the committee unanimously; sponsors cited the recent U.S. Open and estimated economic impacts in excess of $200 million for host communities.","taxTitle","Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania","taxId",29247,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189705,"Committee approves resolution designating June 24 as Romanian Blouse Day after heated debate over scope of resolutions",605,1005000,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055335-aea9ea60c2d74f7f530a6a5c1e9d91c5&start=1005&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055335-aea9ea60c2d74f7f530a6a5c1e9d91c5/thumbnail_1005000.jpg","/articles/6189705/Pennsylvania/Committee-approves-resolution-designating-June-24-as-Romanian-Blouse-Day-after-heated-debate-over-scope-of-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189705-c4e6c57049449d7f8d3dd2e6e40285fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775711243&Signature=j5azR9hooVVJQxMY3bb3Rx5D1IWuSKOiIRIhyhF9tB-~zq9OiHJGOliVe97FYpaM6TPgV2wEgEJKeRrlQqxvGijRjOPLMkOdr0SGVntzh6XlwCvw6kqhzDTnZZbnyH2Iz8LtXgurybhEhTo9-yggIOj731Lf6f-YjPqTjyEHEXsFAX-OCcXLOgDdBsG3dVVgjF4G~YxiZ02QCj8360dryNpNY0~R8~HyRCLxEPFucniWCfPxdXf6ptasmYlX6aCR6V~abSKpV5ANUHR98eLtouA6PdNV4RksXF9wK2uQY2NhQ0~2DtdfmLNCCn84vTO2YuE3KSiQnHN347ZcgOWH8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HARRISBURG — The House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee voted 16–10 to report House Resolution 205, which designates June 24, 2025, as Romanian Blouse Day in Pennsylvania. The measure prompted an extended and at times contentious debate over the committee’s use of resolutions.

Rep. Bridal, the sponsor, framed the measure as recognition of a living cultural tradition and an economic opportunity for heritage tourism. \"The traditional Romanian blouse is more than just a garment. It is a living symbol of cultural identity, artistry, and intergenerational heritage,\" Bridal said, adding that celebrating the blouse connects culture, creativity and community and can boost heritage tourism.

Committee debate split along lines of principle and priorities. Committee Chair James said she considered the series of similar resolutions \"superfluous\" and said the panel should focus on core legislative work. \"I find our 5, resolutions this morning to be superfluous. They do nothing noticeable for the advancement of Pennsylvania,\" Chair James said.

Other members strongly defended the resolution as recognition of constituents and local economic activity. Rep. Young said the committee should \"highlight as many great things as possible so that our constituents can feel that we are hearing their voices,\" and added, \"People need hope. People need to know that we hear them.\" Rep. Peter Freitas, who spoke in favor, said there is a two‑day Romanian cultural event in Berks County and urged colleagues to participate.

Rep. Jones pushed back sharply, arguing the chamber cannot adopt recognitions for every cultural element and questioned where the line should be drawn. \"When it comes to the amount of time that we spend on resolutions ... we cannot possibly recognize every single piece of everybody's culture,\" Jones said.

After debate the committee took a roll call and voted to report the resolution as committed. The roll call in the transcript recorded 16 ayes and 10 nays; sponsors said the resolution aims to promote cultural events and local economic development in communities with Romanian heritage.","House Resolution 205, which designates June 24 as Romanian Blouse Day, passed the Tourism Committee 16–10 after members traded sharply worded arguments about whether the chamber should adopt cultural commemorations as formal resolutions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189711,"Committee backs bill to exempt recreational campgrounds from local amusement taxes",31,708000,739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055335-aea9ea60c2d74f7f530a6a5c1e9d91c5&start=708&end=739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055335-aea9ea60c2d74f7f530a6a5c1e9d91c5/thumbnail_708000.jpg","/articles/6189711/Pennsylvania/Committee-backs-bill-to-exempt-recreational-campgrounds-from-local-amusement-taxes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189711-d452e4a34501dbd24e1e41e50f182d00/orig.mp4?Expires=1775711243&Signature=Nfwib8Al5lVRFYkDHi1LTzYUqxzMpNVpl0S1hKI8jmexCbv9JReI7m3L12jv80fbqqbJbFbis-SlMO3q046VEMRyVX~jA3ozU9plHQX80xcpPeJ00HsxPNxVAlFrqxX7mrnjoH-MUpjzTKBnlIQ4rJoJEkq2Nlg3V6Db1H8YQSIhr2pZtpGP6-aiQ~fAvwbACC8a-hp8hJ6R0xj0V2i7T8KhQH4AISEmfwhNxn9-JTHhDbtjtRlcTcpp4EdJysLat22QQG4NBYYRdIeCwdFTZ11m1rd1C58ui44QPtmtHS71cYA8zEBc19WyU~TPiywS9~sTDDjvRYO2ZQQJ20SfMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HARRISBURG — The House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee voted to report House Bill 1424, which clarifies that privately owned recreational campgrounds are exempt from locally enacted amusement and admission taxes.

Committee staff summarized the measure as one that \"exempts privately owned campgrounds from local amusement and admission taxes.\" Rep. Zimmerman, appearing as a co-prime sponsor, told the committee the bill amends Act 511 to make clear the original intent of the amusement tax law was aimed at amusement parks, not campgrounds. \"14 24 is really a very straightforward bill. It amends Act 5 11 to clarify that recreational campgrounds in Pennsylvania are exempt from locally enacted amusement taxes,\" Zimmerman said.

Proponents argued some municipalities have adopted ordinances requiring campgrounds to collect and pass along taxes to campers, increasing the cost of an otherwise affordable vacation option. \"The imposition of this amusement tax is resulting in significantly increasing cost to consumers up to 10% of the admission, for overnight accommodations making the option unaffordable for many,\" Zimmerman said. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is supported by the Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association and the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association.

Rep. Brennan, a co‑prime, said the bill supports outdoor recreation and tourism and could help preserve an affordable recreation option for families. \"Camping is and always has, been an affordable vacation option for families,\" Brennan said.

With no further debate the committee called the roll; no negative votes were recorded and the bill was reported as committed. No amendments were adopted at the committee hearing.","House Bill 1424, backed by campground and lodging trade groups, would clarify that privately owned recreational campgrounds are not subject to locally enacted amusement and admission taxes; the committee reported the measure unanimously.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6189716,"House committee approves bill allowing privately funded 250th‑anniversary bell on Capitol grounds",111,163000,274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055335-aea9ea60c2d74f7f530a6a5c1e9d91c5&start=163&end=274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055335-aea9ea60c2d74f7f530a6a5c1e9d91c5/thumbnail_163000.jpg","/articles/6189716/Pennsylvania/House-committee-approves-bill-allowing-privately-funded-250thanniversary-bell-on-Capitol-grounds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189716-c5309c54b0752ef0ee9e60c1961894e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775711243&Signature=EDFLshBbRvrpbdHsYba6D9~SEu0oY49Ru5r1Fkx1YKxm7eQgN3T8AiuQo~sObuxbsuyghZilsPy8aE4r25Nj9U9KO~GIYKXlY-WKz8Mu4mx3~PrM4y49RSc2DUsgx7ZQwGNBjsnU31RcmwGE9i8vNWBnmWn-pWdSAMIsRyKgG7sCnk342Qv-up3xLKESiZpk0Exwd6Svpno0d0aYuhAjFQlKBiwhUESy4W6p6F2SHo-mDoJ1H83crXL0VybLWBET~tNqhbTA~m9pFpJ4rQpZ-Q1VBzCACDt7FTlutNZLPP~29LxsoBJ6KsSgPGKu-lNDXIDpcWhigcJwsbHFf9B~mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HARRISBURG — The House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to report House Bill 999, which authorizes the Commonwealth to accept and place a privately funded semiquincentennial bell on Capitol property.

The bill, explained by committee staff as \"House Bill 999, printer's number 1194,\" would authorize the Commonwealth to place a bell to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and assign maintenance responsibilities to the Department of General Services (DGS). \"House bill 999 authorizes the Commonwealth place a privately funded semi quincentennial bell on capital property to commemorate the 200 and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of the United States,\" the committee clerk said during the meeting.

Supporters said the bell is a privately funded commemorative installation tied to the America250 effort and would create a lasting site for visitors. \"The bell will commemorate the 250 anniversary, and it's as we said, it's privately funded,\" Rep. Gaydos said. She described the installation as part of statewide America250 activities and said DGS would maintain the bell if the bill is approved.

Committee members pressed for drafting clarifications about where the bell could be placed and for how long the location would be fixed. Rep. Bridal expressed concern that the bill as written uses a mandatory location clause and suggested either adding a sunset or giving DGS more flexibility. \"I feel like we should be giving General Services ... some flexibility,\" Bridal said, adding later, \"when I read location of monument and it has a shall, you're gonna end up with some nominal potential arguable authority.\" Committee staff and the bill sponsor said DGS would cooperate on construction and placement and would exercise ongoing stewardship similar to other Capitol properties.

Officials also clarified that the commemorative installation before the committee would be a bronze, ringing bell, distinct from other fiberglass commemorative pieces installed in some counties. Jenny Stratton said, \"This bell is going to be a bronze bell, and it will be the only one that will actually ring. The other bells are more of a fiberglass commissioned piece.\" She listed several existing locations for commemorative bells including Wayne County, Susquehanna County, Dennis Farm and others.

The committee called the roll and, after no negative votes were offered, the bill was reported as committed. The committee made no formal amendments during the hearing; sponsors and staff said they would consider drafting clarifications about placement language before subsequent steps.

The bill now moves to the full House for further consideration.","The House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee unanimously reported House Bill 999 to allow a privately funded commemorative bell on Capitol property, with members debating placement language and maintenance authority.","actionData","errors"]

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