H.R.56

Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the current utilization of poll workers, polling places, voting compartments and voting machines to determine the best course of action in order to minimize the time investment required to vote and ensure that the average time required to vote does not promote inequities based on geography, economic status, race, gender or other relevant factors.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HR56 directs the Joint State Government Commission to study poll worker and voting place utilization to minimize voting wait times and.

Pennsylvania HR56 directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the current utilization of poll workers, polling places, voting compartments, and voting machines. The study aims to determine the best course of action to minimize the time investment required to vote and ensure that the average time required to vote does not promote inequities based on geography, economic status, race, gender, or other relevant factors.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House State Government: PN0501, Report Bill As Committed

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 3

12:00 AM

State Government (h) Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Feb 3

House

Reported as committed

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to State Government