Bill > HB876

This bill proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that modifies the conditions for removing civil officers from their positions. Currently, civil officers can be removed upon conviction of misbehavior or an infamous crime, but the proposed amendment would allow removal based on a finding or verdict of guilt, a plea of guilt, or a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime that either directly relates to the officer's conduct or would make them ineligible to hold office. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow appointed civil officers (except judges) to be removed at the discretion of the appointing authority, and elected civil officers (except for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, General Assembly members, and judges) can be removed by the Governor for reasonable cause after a hearing and with the support of two-thirds of the Senate. The bill also outlines the procedural steps for implementing this constitutional amendment, which includes the Secretary of the Commonwealth advertising the proposed amendment and submitting it to qualified voters at the first eligible general or municipal election.

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