A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for the election and qualifications of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
HB 703 proposes constitutional amendments to require the Secretary of the Commonwealth to be elected directly by voters in the same election as the Auditor General, State Treasurer, and Attorney General, rather than appointed. It establishes new qualifications, including being at least 30 years old, a Pennsylvania resident for seven years, and a U.S. citizen. The bill also prohibits current members of Congress or certain state officeholders from serving as Secretary and updates procedures for contested elections. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect, altering how the state's chief elections officer is selected and qualified. This is a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval after legislative passage.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Referred to State Government
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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