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PA HB525

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Solomon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 15 to Article IX of the Pennsylvania Constitution to establish a process for removing elected municipal officers

  • Requires each county to create an ordinance establishing procedures for removing elected officials of municipalities within that county

  • Limits removal to "for cause" only, with cause defined to include absenteeism from meetings and dereliction of duty

  • Preserves existing constitutional provisions for disqualification, impeachment, or removal of municipal officers as alternative options

  • Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions, followed by public advertising and approval by voters at a general or municipal election

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for removal of elected officers of municipalities.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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