Bill > HB1169

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require each state legislator to hold a public meeting within their district regarding proposed ballot questions. For constitutional amendments, legislators must conduct such a meeting within eight months after the first passage of the amendment and its publication notice. For other statewide ballot questions, the meeting must occur after a plain English statement is prepared but before the question is submitted to voters. These public meetings must follow Pennsylvania's open meetings law (Chapter 7 of Title 65), which ensures transparency and public participation in the legislative process. The purpose of these mandatory meetings is to provide constituents an opportunity to offer public comments and feedback on ballot questions before they are put to a vote, potentially increasing civic engagement and understanding of proposed constitutional changes or statewide referendums. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage.

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