A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for election of members and vacancies.
This is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a regular bill) that would change Pennsylvania's election rules for state government positions, specifically addressing how members are elected and vacancies are filled. It does not create new laws but seeks to amend the state constitution. The bill was referred to the State Government committee on September 9, 2025, and no specific provisions or affected groups are detailed in the provided context. As a procedural resolution, it requires constitutional approval rather than standard legislative passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 9, 2025
Last action Sep 9, 2025
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Committee
1
Sep 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marla Brown
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Russ Diamond
RRepublican
Co
Valerie Gaydos
RRepublican
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