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PA HB1320
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Davanzo
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VI, Section 7 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to grant the General Assembly authority to establish laws for removing elected municipal officers
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Requires removal of elected municipal officers only "for cause" as defined by the General Assembly, with cause specifically including absenteeism from meetings and dereliction of duty
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Preserves existing constitutional provisions for disqualification, impeachment, or removal of municipal officers as alternative mechanisms
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Requires the amendment to pass the General Assembly twice, with the Secretary of the Commonwealth advertising the amendment and placing it on a ballot for voter approval at a general or municipal election
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Introduced April 28, 2025 by Representatives Davanzo, Cook, Rowe, and Staats; referred to Committee on Local Government
Legislative Description
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for removal of civil officers.
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
4/28/2025