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PA HB125

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Russ Diamond

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article II, Section 4 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to change when the General Assembly convenes each year from the first Tuesday of January to the first day of December

  • Maintains existing provisions that the General Assembly operates as a continuing body during the term for which Representatives are elected and meets at 12 o'clock noon

  • Preserves current rules for special sessions, which may be called by the Governor upon petition of a majority of members elected to each House or at the Governor's discretion when public interest requires

  • Requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth to advertise the amendment after both the first and second passage by the General Assembly, per Article XI requirements

  • Directs the amendment to be submitted to Pennsylvania voters at the first eligible primary, general, or municipal election following second passage

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for sessions of the General Assembly.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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