Bill > HB125

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which would change the process for proposing and adopting amendments. The key provisions are: 1) The bill would require at least two-thirds of the members elected to each chamber of the General Assembly to agree to a proposed amendment, rather than a simple majority as currently required. 2) The bill includes a new provision that would allow the General Assembly to propose amendments to the Constitution during a regular or special session in the event of a major emergency threatening the Commonwealth, provided the amendments are agreed to by at least two-thirds of the members elected to each chamber. These "emergency amendments" would then be submitted to the qualified electors for approval. 3) The bill outlines the specific procedures the Secretary of the Commonwealth must follow in advertising and submitting the proposed constitutional amendment(s) to the voters.