Posted: | March 21, 2013 03:28 PM |
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From: | Representative RoseMarie Swanger |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | People's Constitutional Convention |
Article I, Section 2 of the Pennsylvania Constitution grants the people of this Commonwealth the power to “reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.” I believe that this right is one of our most vital liberties and I intend to introduce legislation that will advance reform efforts. My proposal, known as the Citizens’ Constitutional Convention Act of 2013, will authorize an election on November 5, 2013 to call for a constitutional convention. The bill will also allow for the election of delegates by the people of Pennsylvania on that same day. Highlights of this proposal include:
My proposal strives to create a citizen-based Constitutional Convention. While public officials will have a role in helping the convention delegates to prepare for the Convention, deliberations and decision-making will solely be in the hands of the citizens of Pennsylvania. |
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