A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for sessions of General Assembly.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Pennsylvania's Constitution requiring the General Assembly to meet weekdays (excluding state holidays) until a state budget is enacted if it isn't passed by July 31 of any fiscal year. It directly affects state legislators and the Governor, who would need to maintain sessions until a budget is approved. The key change modifies Article II, Section 4 to mandate these extended sessions as a backup to the current process for passing the annual budget. This amendment would not take effect until approved by voters following the standard constitutional amendment process.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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