Bill > HB1596

This bill proposes separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the qualifications of electors, the method of elections and secrecy in voting, and election and registration laws. It also provides for election audits and for the election and qualifications of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, who would serve as the chief elections officer of the Commonwealth. The key provisions include: 1. Changing the minimum age for electors from 21 to 18 years, reducing the residency requirements from 90/60 days to 30 days, and requiring electors to provide valid government-issued identification when voting. 2. Prohibiting the use of private funds for the administration of elections, requiring watermarks on paper ballots, and making ballots open for public inspection for at least two years after an election. 3. Establishing an election audit process to be conducted by the Auditor General, including audits of election administration, voting machines, voter registration, and the Auditor General's own election. 4. Creating the position of Secretary of the Commonwealth as an elected office, responsible for overseeing elections in the state.

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