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PA HB525
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Solomon
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 15 to Article IX of the Pennsylvania Constitution to establish a process for removing elected municipal officers
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Requires each county to create an ordinance establishing procedures for removing elected officials of municipalities within that county
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Limits removal to "for cause" only, with cause defined to include 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 options
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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