HB1199

Providing for legislative procedure.

Introduced·4/15/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1199 mandates that all bills and joint resolutions include a preamble stating the original purpose.

Pennsylvania HB1199 amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a chapter on legislative procedure. It requires that any bill or joint resolution introduced in the General Assembly must include a preamble that clearly and concisely states the original purpose of the legislation. This act will take effect in 60 days.

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Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 15, 2025

House

Referred to State Government