HB 1399 was introduced in the state house on May 15. It amends the Pennsylvania Election Code by adding in fees to filing election petitions; the fees will go to the state's general fund. I can't tell from the language if it is a fee for each individual petition (which could be pricey) or for the campaign generally. The fees are graduated with, for example, a $200 fee for president and $100 for state house and senate.
HB 1403, also introduced on May 15, changes the Pennsylvania Election Code, in the section regarding recounts. The bill changes this phrase:
A candidate for a public office which appears on the ballot in every election district in this Commonwealth was defeated by one-half of a percent or less of the votes cast for the office. This subclause includes a candidate for retention to a Statewide judicial office.
to this phrase
A candidate for a public office which appears on the ballot in a countywide election or in an election in a State legislative district was defeated by one-half of a percent or less of the votes cast for the office.
I have no idea what effect this would have on elections.
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