HB478

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for disqualifications for service as election officer.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB478 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to further restrict disqualifications for serving as an election officer.

Pennsylvania HB478 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to further restrict disqualifications for serving as an election officer. The amendment would prohibit individuals who hold or have held certain offices or appointments within two months from serving as an election officer. Exceptions include notaries public and members of the National Guard or reserve components of the U.S. armed forces. Additionally, election officers would be ineligible for civil offices filled at the same election, except for certain subordinate municipal or local offices.

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State Government Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to State Government