Time Lock Amendment Proposed to Allow Constitutional Revisions
The proposed amendment seeks to remove the Time Lock, allowing constitutional amendments to be submitted at any time after passage by two successive Legislatures. It argues this prevents hasty amendments and enables gradual, orderly revision, aligning with Supreme Court changes and civic calls for modernization.
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Pensions for Widows and the Aged and Tax Measures
The state expands pensions to the blind and widowed mothers with dependent children and aged persons. A constitutional amendment now before voters seeks to remove doubts about aid. A graduated income tax is proposed to fund schools and ease real estate tax burden, with gift and inheritance taxes also to be phased in.
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General Assembly
State Supreme Court
Allocation for Philadelphia consolidation plan reform
Philadelphia seeks to consolidate city and county government to reduce wasteful duplication and save millions annually. The non partisan commission will draft a new city charter while leaving existing courts and current officials in office until terms end. Citizens statewide urged to vote on the amendment though it affects Philadelphia alone.
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Philelphia
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