Our Pennsylvania Constitution is the foundation of our entire system of state government and enumerates our most fundamental rights as Pennsylvania residents. Amending our state Constitution is an important process that ultimately requires approval by the voters in the form of a ballot question. Currently, ballot questions can be submitted to voters during any election, even those with historically low turnout like a municipal primary election. This means that only a small percentage of voters make their voices heard in altering our state’s most fundamental document.
 
It is time that we make it so that ballot questions are submitted to and decided upon by as many eligible voters as possible. For this reason, I plan to re-introduce House Bill 1488 from last session to require that ballot questions be submitted to voters only during a general election and only every two years when there is a presidential or gubernatorial election. This will ensure that more voters have a say in amending our state Constitution.
 
Democracy works best when everyone participates. This change will ensure that the voices of more Pennsylvanians will be heard when it comes to constitutional changes that affect us all. Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation. Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
 

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1742 (May 21, 2025): P.L.1333, No.320