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PA HB196
PA HB196In nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.
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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 number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Pennsylvania Election Code by changing the number of signatures required for school director nomination petitions at primary elections. Specifically, the bill increases the minimum number of valid signatures from ten to one hundred signatures, which must be collected from registered and enrolled members of the same political party as the candidate. This change means that school director candidates will now need to demonstrate broader support within their party's local membership to qualify for appearing on the primary election ballot. The new signature requirement will go into effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law, giving potential candidates time to adjust their petition gathering strategies. By raising the signature threshold, the bill aims to ensure that school director candidates have more substantial community backing before they can compete in a primary election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Marci Mustello (R)*,
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Doyle Heffley (R),
Lee James (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Brian Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 01/16/2025)
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