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PA HB2272
PA HB2272In nomination of candidates, providing for background checks for candidates for school district office.
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Introduced
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
In Committee
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, providing for background checks for candidates for school district office.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require candidates for school district office to undergo background checks. Candidates must submit criminal history record information from the Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as certifications from the Department of Health. Candidates will be deemed ineligible if they have certain criminal convictions, are named as perpetrators in child abuse investigations, or appear on sex offender registries. The bill applies to elections held 180 days after its effective date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Gerald Mullery (D)*,
Stephen Barrar (R),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Maria Donatucci (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Doyle Heffley (R),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Barry Jozwiak (R),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
James Roebuck (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 02/04/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2272 | 02/04/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2272&pn=3271 | 02/05/2020 |
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