Bill > HB429

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to give the Secretary of the Commonwealth new duties, including certifying fiscal notes received from the Office of the Budget for statewide ballot questions related to debt issuance. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth and local government bodies to publish these fiscal notes as part of election notices and post them at polling places. Additionally, the bill specifies the form and content of official election ballots, including requiring the inclusion of fiscal notes for ballot questions. The bill will apply to elections occurring at least 60 days after its effective date.