SB 1275
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 Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to provide funding for newly elected municipal officers to attend training programs. It allows boroughs and cities to cover the costs associated with this training, which must be completed before the officer’s term begins. The goal is to ensure that new officials receive necessary education and preparation for their roles.
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 occur 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
- Creates a mechanism for municipalities to fund training for new elected officials.
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Primary sponsor
Timothy Kearney
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