Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 277 — A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for tenure of justices, judges and justices of the peace.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 20, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

Term Limits for Members of the Pa. Supreme Court, Superior Court or Commonwealth Court

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill proposes an amendment to limit justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Superior Court, and judges of the Commonwealth Court to two terms on each court.

  • Article V, Section 15

    [A] → Except as provided under this section 15(c)

    This change clarifies that the conditions for filing a declaration for retention election are subject to the provisions specified in subsection 15(c).

  • Article V, Section 15

    A justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court or judge of the Commonwealth Court shall be eligible to serve two terms on each court. → A justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court or judge of the Commonwealth Court shall be eligible to serve two terms on each court. A justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court or judge of the Commonwealth Court who shall have exceeded the term limitation prescribed under this section 15(c) shall be permitted to complete their current term in office.

    This addition establishes a term limit for justices and judges of specific courts while allowing those who exceed this limit to complete their current term.

Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 20, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 251 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (251)

251 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 277 do?
Term Limits for Members of the Pa. Supreme Court, Superior Court or Commonwealth Court
Who sponsors SB 277?
SB 277 is sponsored by Doug Mastriano (Republican) and Cris Dush (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 277?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 277?
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