SB446

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for powers reserved to the people.

Introduced·3/14/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB446 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish powers reserved to the people.

Pennsylvania SB446 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to establish powers reserved to the people, including the initiative and referendum processes. The initiative allows electors to propose statutes and constitutional amendments independently of the General Assembly. The referendum allows electors to reject statutes or parts of statutes. The bill outlines the requirements for petition signatures, the role of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the limitations on the General Assembly's ability to amend or repeal initiative or referendum measures.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government