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PA HB126
PA HB126In nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and for nominations by political bodies.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 affidavits of candidates and for nominations by political bodies.
AI Summary
This bill modifies two sections of the Pennsylvania Election Code related to candidate affidavits and nominations by political bodies, specifically adding a new requirement that candidates cannot file nomination petitions for more than one public office to be elected at the same election. The bill amends existing language in Sections 910 and 951(e) to include this new provision, which aims to prevent candidates from simultaneously seeking multiple elected positions during the same election cycle. For candidates filing nomination petitions, they must now confirm in their affidavit that they are not attempting to run for more than one public office in the same election. The changes apply to various levels of electoral candidates, including state, county, city, borough, and township positions, as well as party offices and delegate roles. This modification provides additional clarity and restrictions on candidate filing practices, potentially reducing potential conflicts of interest or administrative complications arising from multiple candidacies. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving election officials and potential candidates time to understand and implement the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Russ Diamond (R)*,
Mindy Fee (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Charity Grimm Krupa (R),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 01/16/2025)
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