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PA HB2238

PA HB2238
In general grant of powers and limitations, providing for term of office and limit for district attorney.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
05/03/2022
Crossed Over
04/26/2022
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of April 21, 1949 (P.L.665, No.155), entitled "An act to carry into effect section one of article fifteen of the Constitution, giving cities of the first class the right and power to frame, adopt and amend their own charters and to exercise the powers and authority of local self- government, and providing the procedure therefor; imposing certain restrictions, limitations and regulations; imposing duties upon city councils, city officers, county boards of elections, courts and the Secretary of the Commonwealth; and providing for the payment of certain expenses by such cities; and imposing penalties," in general grant of powers and limitations, providing for term of office and limit for district attorney.

AI Summary

This bill amends the First Class City Home Rule Act to provide a four-year term of office for the district attorney of a city of the first class, and to limit the district attorney to one additional term, except for the individual serving as district attorney on the effective date of the bill. The bill also specifies that the act will take effect in 60 days.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 05/03/2022)

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