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PA SB470
PA SB470In preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, providing for employment leave for voters.
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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled "An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections," in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, providing for employment leave for voters.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require employers to provide up to two hours of paid leave for employees to vote on election day. The bill specifies that employers may designate the specific hours during which the employee may be absent to vote.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Lisa Boscola (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 03/14/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Working Conditions and Hours
Official Document
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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=470 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0470&pn=0454 | 03/14/2023 |
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