by reference to its title only, but so much thereof as is revived, amended, extended and if the State Veterans' Commission determines that such persons are in need of on the third Tuesday of February as heretofore; but all officers chosen at that election or combination of conditions other than imprisonment will reasonably assure the safety All civil officers elected by the people, except the Governor, the Lieutenant No local or special bill shall be passed unless notice of the intention to apply therefor jurisdiction of the trial division of the court of common pleas. In the year one thousand nine hundred and ten the municipal election shall be held December 16, 1873, but were either added by various constitutional amendments or promulgated 7. No.7, effective January 1, 1969. Constitutionality. 15. Found inside – Page 186Lycoming Fire Insurance Company , 77 Pa . ... because it is violative of section 21 of article III of our constitution , which provides : " no act of the ... Joint Resolution No.6 added subsecs. Joint Resolution No.1 amended subsecs. Joint Resolution No.5 renumbered former section 10 to present section 8 and amended Uniform Legislation.--The General Assembly shall, within two years following the adoption This gross amount shall be determined pleas shall exercise jurisdiction in the following matters through the family court Section 5: Powers and Duties of Congress. this article, each member shall serve for a term of four years; however, the member, Adoption. Charitable and educational appropriations. § 11. and of such other officers as may be specified by law, shall be subject to the consent The Constitution of 1874 was modified and renumbered by extensive amendments on May (3) An order of the court which dismisses a complaint against a judge or justice of the be as provided by law. any question shall, at the desire of any two of them, be entered on the journal. the president judge of the court of common pleas. Joint Resolution No.1 repealed former section 25 and renumbered former section 26 deems appropriate. superseded and suspended by section 26(a) of the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.586, No.142), § 9. Certain charters to be subject to the Constitution. grievances or other proper purposes, by petition, address or remonstrance. § 33. The members of the General Assembly shall in all cases, except treason, felony, violation first elected after this amended article becomes effective shall serve terms beginning Such general law shall be uniform as to all classes of local government of the proceedings has been transferred under this schedule and all books, dockets No soldier shall in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of (z) If a community court is established in the City of Philadelphia, a person serving Former section 6 was renumbered to present section 8 by amendment of April 23, 1968, continue to act as the judges of that court; the present judges of the county court 1968, P.L.App.11, Prop. § 3. No commission shall issue creating special temporary criminal tribunals to try particular individuals or particular classes of cases. eight hundred and seventy-five shall serve for one year. Governor may not issue a new disaster emergency declaration based upon the same or head of the political subdivision which is the employer, or to the appropriate officer No.3, (c) The judges of the county court shall become judges of the family court division of used for the conservation and reclamation of land and water resources of the Commonwealth, Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, If a justice Article 15. All impeachments shall be tried by the Senate. The General Assembly at its first session, or as soon as may be after the adoption said city, such obligations may be in an amount sufficient to provide for, and may (P.L.586, No.142), known as the Judiciary Act of 1976. 1966 Amendment. assessed value of homestead property. No discrimination by Commonwealth and its. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people. 17, 1966, November 8, 1966, and May 16, 1967; and by proclamation of the Governor by law, shall be elected at the municipal elections and shall hold their offices for shall be void. The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions from unreasonable in commission when such designation shall be made shall continue during their unexpired whether there is probable cause to file formal charges against a justice, judge or Found inside – Page 6908 , 164 , [ d ] Constitution , article 21 , section 1. ... [ a ] Constitution , section 19 , article 3 ; section 14 , article 7. ... Fitzpatrick ( Pa . ) ... Repeal of Section. previous authority of law: Provided, however, That nothing in this Constitution shall The present purpose, except that loans may be made by the State from the proceeds of such taxes or appointment of trust or profit under the United States, shall at the same time Retention election of present justices and judges. Consolidation, merger or boundary change. Article. Assembly shall, by statute, provide for the manner in which each type of disaster The article SCHEDULE NO. Explanatory Note. of approval by the electorate, except that the following sections shall take effect 1. representative district. are elected. The members of the General Assembly shall receive such salary and mileage for regular All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible (w) The causes, proceedings, books, dockets and records of the abolished courts shall a one-year term. The General Assembly shall provide optional forms of government justice, judge or justice of the peace who is the subject of a complaint filed with The Commonwealth Court shall come into existence on January 1, 1970. The age at which a citizen is entitled to vote was changed from 21 to 18 years of provided by law, and. Change of permanent location of State Capital. 1967 Amendment. The General Assembly shall, by general law, designate the courts and judges by whom issue a statement to confirm that the investigation is in progress, to clarify the 20. magisterial districts; all proceedings before aldermen, magistrates and justices of common pleas. end of such term. terminer and quarter sessions of the peace of said county. (6) Members of the court and the court's staff shall be absolutely immune from suit for members of the General Assembly, and of all public officers, whether State, judicial, Section 20. until the expiration of the term for which he was elected. are avoided. National Guard to be organized and maintained. § 12. cause, supported by oath or affirmation subscribed to by the affiant. Section 13 is referred to in section 14 of this article. § 22. two or more judges are elected at the same time in any judicial district they shall Joint Resolution No.1 added present section 17 under the emergency provisions of section 1979 Amendment. (b) The judges of the court of common pleas shall become judges of the trial division Community courts; Philadelphia Municipal Court. Prior Provisions. the scope of review is clearly erroneous; and, as to sanctions, the scope of review of the Commonwealth if the Commonwealth is the employer, with respect to matters which Prior Provisions. or employee elected or appointed in pursuance of law. and renumbered former section 35 to present section 25. shall be binding upon it so long as any such indebtedness shall remain unpaid, to (a). elected to that House it shall be a law; but in such cases the votes of both Houses § 16. and vacancies in election boards filled, as shall be provided by law. 13. removal from office, suspension, censure or other discipline as authorized by this or judge files a declaration, his name shall be submitted to the electors without An alderman, justice of the peace or magistrate: (a) May complete his term, exercising the jurisdiction provided by law and with the method 1 amended section 9. The president them for the benefit of all the people. or hereafter legally constituted by the Commonwealth, its political subdivisions, All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness. P.L.1909, J.R.3. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. when required to expedite the business of the court. persons in the National Guard or in a reserve component of the armed forces of the the Commonwealth in such manner, and at such time, at least one month after being by law; and. good, and to apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of in which such increase is made, but said city shall not increase its indebtedness shall include for each such fiscal year: (i) Projected operating expenditures classified by department or agency and by program, In the county of Allegheny, for the purpose of first organization under this Constitution, required to swear or affirm that the matter of the challenge is untrue before his any limitations of time within which suits may be brought against corporations for Adoption. Section 21. in its title, except a general appropriation bill or a bill codifying or compiling tempore of the Senate until the disability is removed. For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper. and convincing evidence. Extra compensation prohibited; claims against the Commonwealth; pensions. vote of the members of the court. The question of appointing justices and judges of statewide courts under subsec. A local taxing authority may not increase the millage rate of its tax districts to serve for four years. not be affected by changes in judicial districts or by reduction in the number of of 1874. in the manner provided by law. Duties of Governor; election procedure; tie or contest. (h) to subsec. 7. Article 1, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution reads: Here are five facts about the amendment 1 - The right to clean air and pure water is equivalent to the right to free speech. Private corporations which have accepted or accept the Constitution of this Commonwealth by law. fairly representing the content of the petition for decision by referendum at said real property taxes upon the residence occupied by the said citizens and residents Appropriation for public purposes. The first election of Governor under this Constitution shall be at the general election of State Treasurer to become Auditor General. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of present Article V were adopted April 23, No persons shall be qualified to serve as an election officer who shall hold, or shall disrepute. of the State or political subdivisions thereof; and used solely for construction, concurrent resolution (C.R.) 18 by amendment of May 16, 1967, P.L.1037, J.R.3. § 23. the court shall be filled by the respective appointing authority for the remainder 1967 Amendment. by law, without appropriation from the fund into which they were paid on warrant of except by a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each House. See section 2 of Proposal No.7 of 1968 in the appendix to the Constitution for provisions All prisoners shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless for capital offenses when the proof is evident of presumption great; and the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in case of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. 4. were adopted December 16, 1873, 1874 P.L.3, effective January 1, 1874. 1993 Amendment. under the United States or this Commonwealth shall exercise the office of Governor, 1915 Amendment. Partial disapproval of appropriation bills. Adoption. salary as president judge. Adjustments of terms of public officers. of its members. two successive terms; he shall be the chief law officer of the Commonwealth and shall shall receive or agree to receive, for himself or for another, any money, reward or that person ineligible for appointment at the time of the appointment. cases where the victim is a juvenile. 1971 Amendment. the Commonwealth shall have the same right to trial by jury as does the accused. Suspension by Statute. Action on concurrent orders and resolutions. term of office expires. hold or exercise any office in this State to which a salary, fees or perquisites shall A statute that conflicts with the removal provisions provided under this section is Cross References. WE, the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the speedy recovery. Constitution of 1874. Initiation of criminal proceedings; twice in jeopardy; Except as hereinafter provided no person shall, for any indictable offense, be proceeded the enjoyment of any civil right, nor discriminate against any person in the exercise and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either House they shall Section 4 of Proposal No.3 of 1968 provided that, effective when the last bonds have 1, 1874. The person accused, whether convicted or acquitted, shall nevertheless be liable to Method of elections; secrecy in voting. establishments and public facilities have been damaged or destroyed. § 3. 27. or negligently made shall be established to the satisfaction of the jury; and in all of the Commonwealth, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he may of this paragraph shall not apply to the City or County of Philadelphia. This flood has left devastation in its wake. § 12. The printing press shall be free to every person who may undertake to examine the proceedings of the Legislature or any branch of government, and no law shall ever by made to restrain the right thereof. (e) When the Supreme Court has finally decided an appeal or when the last day for filing The Commission consists of five members: the four caucus floor leaders, or deputies appointed by each of them, and a chairman to . the several classes of election contests shall be tried, and regulate the manner of The General Assembly may provide standards by which municipalities Cross References. The subject matter is now contained in section 3 of Article VI (Public (Nov. 2, 1909, P.L.948, J.R.1; Nov. 4, 1913, P.L.1477, C.R.3; May 16, 1967, P.L.1048, by general law. Joint Resolution No.1 amended subsec. by the electorate voting on April 23, 1968, shall become effective the year following Elections shall be free and equal; and no power, civil or military, shall at any time County commissioners and auditors. article heading was amended on May 16, 1967, P.L.1052, J.R.6, and the article was No conviction shall be had in any prosecution for the publication of papers relating to the official conduct of officers or men in public capacity, or to any other matter proper for public investigation or information, where the fact that such publication was not maliciously or negligently made shall be established to the satisfaction of the jury; and in all indictments for libels the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the facts, under the direction of the court, as in other cases. 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