Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HB 204 — An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in electronic voting systems, further providing for returns.

Last action — Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

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Summary

Exempting Temporary Election Worker Pay from Taxes

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to clarify the treatment of compensation for individuals processing ballots at the central tabulation center.

  • Section 1114-A(b)(1)

    Compensation and other payments received by an individual hired for the sole purpose of performing duties under this paragraph shall not be deemed income classified and categorized under section 303 of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971." → Compensation and other payments received by an individual hired for the sole purpose of performing duties under this paragraph shall not be deemed income classified and categorized under section 303 of the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the "Tax Reform Code of 1971."

    This change clarifies that payments to individuals processing ballots are not considered taxable income.

Action History

  1. Referred to FINANCE, Jan. 17, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 204 do?
Exempting Temporary Election Worker Pay from Taxes
Who sponsors HB 204?
HB 204 is sponsored by Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), and G. Roni Green (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 204?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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