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PA HB125
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Russ Diamond
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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