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PA HB2473
PA HB2473In returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of the county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.
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Introduced
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
In Committee
07/12/2024
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
07/09/2024
07/09/2024
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 returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of the county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to provide faster resolution of appeals to court from decisions of county election boards, and to require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute, and canvass election returns more promptly. Specifically, it sets a 7-day deadline for courts to hear and decide appeals, and requires the Secretary to certify statewide election results no later than the 5th Tuesday after election day. The bill also allows for expedited appeals of court decisions in recounts and election contests to the state Supreme Court, with a requirement that the Supreme Court issue its determination within 7 days of the appeal's filing or 7 days before the date for the meeting of presidential electors, whichever is earlier.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Ben Sanchez (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Seth Grove (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 07/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
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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=H&type=B&bn=2473 | 07/01/2024 |
| House Fiscal Note PN 3459 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/FN/2023/0/HB2473P3459.pdf | 07/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2473&pn=3459 | 07/01/2024 |
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