HB 2320
An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in elections of officers, further providing for officers elected; and, in elected officers and elections, providing for newly elected officer training.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes the laws in Pennsylvania regarding how borough and city officials are elected and trained. It allows boroughs and cities to pay for newly elected officials to attend training programs before they begin their terms. This aims to provide new leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively perform their duties.
Key provisions
- Boroughs can pay for newly elected borough officers to attend training.
- Cities can pay for newly elected city officers to attend training.
- Training must be provided before the officer’s term begins.
- The bill amends Titles 8 and 11 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
- It establishes new sections regarding officer training.
- The act takes effect 60 days after it is passed.
Who is affected
- Boroughs
- Cities
- Newly elected borough officers
- Newly elected city officers
Notable changes
- Introduces a provision for funding training for newly elected local officials.
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Cosponsors
Ismail Smith-Wade-El
R. Lee James
Robert Freeman
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