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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the Governor's appointing power in Pennsylvania by adding a new subsection to the state constitution's Article IV, Section 8. Specifically, the amendment would restrict newly nominated appointees from executing orders, promulgating regulations, or issuing directives that apply beyond their department's employees and contractors before receiving Senate confirmation. The only exception to this restriction is for the certification of elections. The bill also outlines the procedural steps for implementing this constitutional amendment, which include the Secretary of the Commonwealth advertising the proposed amendment after its first and second passages by the General Assembly, and then submitting the amendment to voters at the next eligible general or municipal election. This proposed change appears designed to limit the power of gubernatorial appointees who have not yet been confirmed by the Senate, potentially increasing legislative oversight of executive appointments.

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