A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for election of members and vacancies.
This bill is a constitutional amendment proposal concerning election procedures for Pennsylvania state government positions. It aims to establish rules for filling vacancies in elected offices, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided context. As a procedural resolution, it does not directly affect voters or officials but would require voter approval if passed by the legislature. The bill was recently referred to the State Government committee for consideration.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 30, 2025
Last action Sep 30, 2025
Floor votes
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Total actions
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Committee
1
Sep 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Missy Cerrato
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Harkins
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Friel
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
Co
Tarah Probst
DDemocratic
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