An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for elections on proposed constitutional amendments.
HB 1488 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to change when proposed constitutional amendments must be voted on by voters. It requires that such amendments be submitted at the first general election occurring at least three months after both legislative chambers approve the amendment, removing the option for municipal elections. This affects state lawmakers who propose constitutional amendments and voters who will cast ballots on these measures. The bill does not alter the content of amendments or voting rules, only the timing and type of election used for their submission.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2025
Last action May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Schlossberg
DDemocratic
Co
Missy Cerrato
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Nate Davidson
DDemocratic
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