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PA HB2046

PA HB2046
In nomination of candidates, further providing for petition may consist of several sheets and statement of circulator.


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Introduced
02/20/2024
In Committee
02/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 nomination of candidates, further providing for petition may consist of several sheets and statement of circulator.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to allow nomination petitions to consist of multiple sheets, with each sheet containing a statement from the circulator attesting to the signers' qualifications. The bill specifies that the circulator need not be a registered and enrolled member of the designated party for certain local offices, such as school district, court of common pleas, and justice of the peace. The bill also sets the effective date of the changes at 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 02/20/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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