HB1897

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for election of members and vacancies.

Introduced·9/30/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1897 proposes a constitutional amendment to change election and vacancy procedures for the General Assembly.

Pennsylvania HB1897 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to revise how members of the General Assembly are elected and how vacancies are filled. The amendment specifies that members will be chosen every second year, with terms beginning in December following their election. If a vacancy occurs, the presiding officer will issue a writ to fill the vacancy until a special election can be held. Additionally, each member must provide a list of three individuals who could fill a vacancy due to their death.

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State Government Committee
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History

Sep 30, 2025

House

Referred to State Government