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SR 343 — A Resolution supporting an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that election spending may be regulated to ensure that every resident may exercise the rights to free speech, political participation and meaningful representation, and to protect republican self-government and federalism.
Last action — PN 1942 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1942
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4Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
31 added · 29 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SR 343 includes a correction to its printing and has added language about the importance of regulating election spending to ensure fair political participation. Specifically, it emphasizes that both states and Congress have the authority to manage how money influences elections, differentiating between individuals and entities like corporations. These changes highlight the bill's focus on protecting democratic principles and ensuring that every resident has a voice in the electoral process. This matters because it aims to address concerns about the impact of money in politics on representation and self-government.
CORRECTIVE REPRINT PRINTER'S NO.
1942 PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
343 2022 INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO, BAKER, ARGALL, MENSCH, STEFANO AND MARTIN, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 REFERRED TO STATE GOVERNMENT, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 A RESOLUTION Supporting an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that election spending may be regulated to ensure that every resident may exercise the rights to free speech,representation, political participation and meaningful federalism.ion, and to protect Republicanrepublican self-government and WHEREAS,◄ Wefederalism. the People have a compelling interest in fostering robust political debate and self-government, securing the liberty and political equality of our residents, guarding against corruption and advancing federalism and the interests of the several states;
WHEREAS, We the People have a compelling interest in fostering robust political debate and self-government, securing the liberty and political equality of our residents, guarding against corruption and advancing federalism and the interests of the several states;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania support an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish that election spending may be regulated to ensure that every resident may exercise the rights to free speech, political participation and meaningful representation, and to protect Republicanrepublican self-government and federalism;
and be it further ◄ RESOLVED, That the people of Pennsylvania hereby call upon the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a Constitutional amendment to clarify that states may regulate the spending of money to influence elections in the states and that Congress may regulate the spending of money to influence Federal elections, and that in doing so the states and Congress may distinguish between natural persons and legally recognized entities;
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Action History
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PN 1942 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1942
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PN 1939 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT
Sponsors
- Doug Mastriano · Primary
- Lisa Baker · Cosponsor
- David G. Argall · Cosponsor
- Mensch · Cosponsor
- Patrick J. Stefano · Cosponsor
- Scott Martin · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Doug Mastriano Republican
Co-sponsors (5)
- Lisa Baker Republican
- David G. Argall Republican
- Mensch
- Patrick J. Stefano Republican
- Scott Martin Republican
Not signed on (247)
247 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 343?
- SR 343 is sponsored by Doug Mastriano (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Mensch, Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Scott Martin (Republican).
- What is the current status of SR 343?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SR 343?
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