An Act providing for ballot access; and imposing duties on the Department of State.

HB 115 establishes new ballot access rules for candidates running for specific offices in Pennsylvania, including U.S. President, U.S. Congress, statewide positions, state legislature, judgeships, and local offices. To appear on the ballot, candidates must either submit a petition with signatures or pay a set filing fee, with amounts ranging from $3,000 for state House candidates to $38,500 for presidential candidates. The bill requires the Department of State to collect these fees and distribute a portion to counties while retaining a fixed amount for administrative costs. This policy directly affects candidates seeking these offices by changing how they qualify for ballot placement.