Bill > SB1011

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce the number of legislative districts in Pennsylvania from 50 to 38 senatorial districts and from 203 to 101 representative districts. The proposed changes aim to create more compact and contiguous districts that are as nearly equal in population as possible, with a requirement that counties, cities, towns, boroughs, townships, and wards should not be divided when forming districts unless absolutely necessary. If approved, the amendment would first be implemented in the legislative session beginning after the 2030 reapportionment. The bill outlines a two-step passage process through the General Assembly, requiring the Secretary of the Commonwealth to advertise the proposed amendment and submit it to voters at the first eligible election. This constitutional amendment would significantly reduce the number of legislative representatives while attempting to create more geographically and demographically balanced districts, potentially changing the representation and political landscape of Pennsylvania.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1011