An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in district election officers, further providing for district election boards and election and for qualifications of election officers, repealing provisions relating to tie votes for judge and inspector and further providing for vacancies in election boards, appointment, judge and majority inspector to be members of majority party and minority inspector to be member of minority party.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to change how district election boards are formed and staffed. Specifically, it mandates that election officers (judges and inspectors) are appointed by the county board of elections rather than elected by voters. The bill also outlines a system for vacancies on election boards, requiring appointments based on party affiliation, with the judge being from the majority party and the majority inspector from the second-largest party in the district. It also addresses how to fill vacancies during the 5 days before an election and establishes a timeline for county boards to complete appointments.
Key provisions
- Election officers (judges and inspectors) are appointed by the county board of elections, not elected by voters.
- Appointments to election boards must consider party affiliation, with the judge from the majority party and the majority inspector from the second-largest party.
- A process is established for filling vacancies on election boards during the 5 days before an election.
- The bill outlines procedures for appointing qualified individuals to fill vacancies.
- It addresses the continuation of service for elected officials on election boards until appointment or replacement.
- A timeline is set for county boards to complete appointments to all district election boards.
Who is affected
- County Election Boards
- Pennsylvania Voters
- Election Officers (Judges and Inspectors)
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Patrick Stefano
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