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PA SB1

PA SB1
A 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
In Committee
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
01/11/2023
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS (on 06/05/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
  • ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1 01/06/2023
House Amendment A00142 (PN 0385) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0385&aYear=2023&an=00142 01/30/2024
House Amendment A00143 (PN 0385) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0385&aYear=2023&an=00143 01/30/2024
Senate Amendment A00016 (PN 0026) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0026&aYear=2023&an=00016 01/30/2024
Senate Amendment A00017 (PN 0026) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0026&aYear=2023&an=00017 01/30/2024
Senate Amendment A00018 (PN 0026) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0026&aYear=2023&an=00018 01/30/2024
Senate Amendment A00013 (PN 0022) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0022&aYear=2023&an=00013 01/30/2024
Senate Amendment A00004 (PN 0014) https://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/HA/Public/HaCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0001&pn=0014&aYear=2023&an=00004 01/30/2024
House Fiscal Note PN 0385 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2023/0/SB0001P0385.pdf 05/22/2023
BillText https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0001&pn=0385 03/01/2023
Senate Fiscal Note PN 0026 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2023/0/SB0001P0026.pdf 01/11/2023
BillText https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0001&pn=0026 01/10/2023
BillText https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0001&pn=0022 01/09/2023
BillText https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0001&pn=0014 01/06/2023
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