HB115

Providing for ballot access; and imposing duties on the Department of State.

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB115 establishes ballot access requirements and nomination petition filing fees for various offices.

Pennsylvania HB115, known as the Ballot Access Improvement Act, sets forth requirements for candidates seeking various offices to gain ballot access. It mandates that candidates for specific offices, including federal and state positions, must either submit a nomination petition or pay a corresponding filing fee. The act outlines specific filing fees for different offices, ranging from $3,000 to $38,500. It also details the disbursement of these fees among counties and the Department of State.

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State Government Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to State Government