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PA HB566
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clinton Owlett
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 15(a) of Article V of the Pennsylvania Constitution to reduce the term of office for Supreme Court justices and judges from 10 years to 6 years
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Sets a uniform 6-year term for all justices, judges, Philadelphia Municipal Court judges, and justices of the peace
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Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions before being placed on the ballot for voter approval
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Secretary of the Commonwealth must advertise the amendment after each passage and submit it to voters at the first eligible general or municipal election
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Introduced February 12, 2025 by Representatives Owlett, Kauffman, Smith, Hamm, and Zimmerman; referred to House Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for tenure of justices, judges and justices of the peace.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
2/12/2025