A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for appointing power of the Governor.
This constitutional amendment would require gubernatorial nominees to wait for Senate confirmation before issuing rules or directives affecting the public. Currently, nominees can take effect immediately; this would delay such actions until Senate consent is granted, applying to all appointments except election certifications. It directly affects governors' appointees (e.g., cabinet officials), the Senate (which must provide consent), and the public impacted by new regulations. The amendment must pass both legislative chambers and be approved by voters to become part of Pennsylvania's Constitution.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to State Government
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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