HB481

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for proposal of amendments by the General Assembly and their adoption.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB481 proposes an amendment to the state constitution regarding the proposal and adoption of constitutional amendments by the General.

Pennsylvania HB481 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to modify the process for proposing and adopting constitutional amendments by the General Assembly. The amendment would allow for emergency amendments to be proposed during a major emergency, provided they are agreed to by at least two-thirds of the members in both the Senate and House of Representatives. These emergency amendments would then be published and submitted to voters.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to State Government