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PA HB1842
Bill
Status
9/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marla Gallo Brown
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AI Summary
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Amends Article II, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to restrict special elections for General Assembly vacancies to only primary or municipal election dates, eliminating standalone special elections
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Vacancies occurring later than 60 days before the primary election in an even-numbered year would remain unfilled for the remainder of the term
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Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions before being submitted to voters for approval
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Secretary of the Commonwealth must advertise the amendment after each passage and place it on the ballot at the first eligible general or municipal election
Legislative Description
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for election of members and vacancies.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
9/9/2025