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PA HB822
PA HB822A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for an initiative to recall certain elected local officers.
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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
09/15/2021
09/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
1 Proposing integrated amendments AN AMENDMENT to the Constitution <-2 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for<-3 action by Lieutenant Governor as Governor and for vacancy in4 office of Lieutenant Governor; and providing for an5 initiative to recall certain elected Statewide and local <-6 officers. 7.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide for an initiative to recall certain elected Statewide and local officers, such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Auditor General, State Treasurer, mayors, and district attorneys in cities of the first class and counties of the first class. The key provisions include the process for initiating a recall petition, the timeline and procedures for a recall election, the effect of a successful recall vote, and restrictions on the eligibility of recalled officers to serve in future State or local offices. The bill also outlines the process for the Secretary of the Commonwealth to advertise and submit the proposed amendment to the qualified electors of the Commonwealth for approval.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Martina White (R)*,
Mike Armanini (R),
Bud Cook (R),
George Dunbar (R),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
Barb Gleim (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Daryl Metcalfe (R),
Dan Moul (R),
David Rowe (R),
Frank Ryan (R),
Tommy Sankey (R),
Stan Saylor (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Craig Staats (R),
K.C. Tomlinson (R),
Ryan Warner (R),
Jeff Wheeland (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 11/10/2021)
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