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PA SB738
PA SB738In the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for explanation of ballot question.
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Introduced
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
In Committee
09/28/2021
09/28/2021
Crossed Over
09/27/2021
09/27/2021
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for explanation of ballot question.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to provide a plain English explanation of the purpose, limitations, and effects of any proposed constitutional amendment or other statewide ballot question submitted to the electorate. The Secretary must also post a detailed account of the required publication process on the Department of State's website. Additionally, the county boards of elections must publish and post the Attorney General's statement in the voting rooms.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Ryan Aument (R),
Lisa Baker (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Joe Pittman (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Last Action
Removed from table (on 09/19/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=738 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 0867 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2021/0/SB0738P0867.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0738&pn=0867 |
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