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PA SB1
PA SB1A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth.
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Introduced
01/06/2023
01/06/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposing separate and distinct amendments AN AMENDMENT to the <-- Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth, for action on concurrent orders and resolutions <-- and for qualifications of electors.
AI Summary
This bill proposes separate and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The first amendment would further provide for courts to be open and suits against the Commonwealth, including allowing individuals affected by childhood sexual abuse a two-year period to commence an action regardless of any statutory limitations or immunity. The second amendment would require the concurrence of both legislative houses for certain actions, such as the disapproval of regulations or the termination or extension of disaster emergency declarations. The third amendment would update the qualifications for electors, including a requirement to provide valid identification when voting.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (26)
Dan Laughlin (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Ryan Aument (R),
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Jarrett Coleman (R),
John DiSanto (R),
Cris Dush (R),
Frank Farry (R),
Chris Gebhard (R),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Joe Pittman (R),
Mike Regan (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Greg Rothman (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Kim Ward (R),
Gene Yaw (R),
Last Action
Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS (on 06/05/2023)
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