Pennsylvania House Resolution proposes constitutional amendment to reduce House districts from 203 to 151

Original title: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for legislative districts.

Last action · March 19, 2025: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 19, 2025Sponsors: Valerie Gaydos and 15 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania House Bill 1010 proposes amending the state constitution to reduce the number of representative districts from 203 to 151 while keeping senatorial districts at 50, subject to legislative passage and voter ratification for the 2040 cycle.

Why it matters

Alters the structural size of the state legislature and the geographic boundaries of voter representation across every county and municipality in Pennsylvania.

Background

Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania outlines the procedure for amending the state constitution, requiring passage by two successive sessions of the General Assembly followed by voter approval at a general or municipal election. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

qualified electors of this Commonwealth

Voters will decide whether to ratify the constitutional amendment at a general or municipal election.

Directly affected

members of the General Assembly

The total number of House seats is reduced from 203 to 151 for future legislative sessions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many representative districts will Pennsylvania have if this amendment passes?

The amendment reduces the number of representative districts from 203 to 151.

When would this change take effect?

It would apply for the first time to the first session of the General Assembly following the 2040 , assuming it passes two legislative sessions and wins voter ratification.

Does this resolution change the number of senatorial districts?

No, the number of senatorial districts remains at 50.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Mar 19, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, March 19, 2025

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