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Act 12 Election Law Advisory Board
About

Act 12 of 2020 established the Election Law Advisory Board and directed that it be staffed by the Joint State Government Commission. Further, Act 12 requires that the Board publish its findings on the Joint State Government Commission's website at the end of each fiscal year. The full text of Act 12, including sections 1301-E and 1302-E, can be found here.

The Board has the following duties:

  1. Study Act 12 and identify statutory language to repeal, modify or update.
  2. Collaborate with other agencies and political subdivisions of the Commonwealth to study election-related issues.
  3. Study the development of new election technology and voting machines.
  4. Evaluate and make recommendations on:
    1. improving the electoral process in this Commonwealth by amending this act or through regulations promulgated by the Department of State; and
    2. implementing best practices identified to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the electoral process in this Commonwealth.

Members of the Board include:

  • The President pro tempore of the Senate or a designee
  • The Minority Leader of the Senate or a designee
  • The Speaker of the House of Representatives or a designee
  • The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives or a designee
  • One member from each congressional district, of whom no more than half may be registered with the same political party, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and which shall include members who:
    1. represent groups advocating for individuals with disabilities;
    2. represent groups advocating for voting rights; and
    3. represent county commissioners or county election officials.

Members of the Advisory Board


Reports

Upcoming Meetings

Previous Meetings
September 22, 2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Room 60 East Wing, Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120

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May 31, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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March 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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December 8, 2022 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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August 29, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: RM 108 Finance Building, 613 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

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August 29, 2022 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: RM 108 Finance Building, 613 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120

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May 26, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual

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March 25, 2022 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual

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August 12, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual

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(Act12) ELAB Meeting Posted by Joint State Government Commission on Thursday, August 12, 2021

June 10, 2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Virtual

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(Act12) Election Law Advisory Board Meeting

Please remember that participation in the meeting is limited to ELAB Members.

Posted by Joint State Government Commission on Thursday, June 10, 2021

April 8, 2021 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Location: Virtual

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Election Law Advisory Board

Election Law Advisory Board Meeting

Posted by Joint State Government Commission on Thursday, April 8, 2021

January 28, 2021 10:00AM

Location: Virtual

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JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION - GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
108 FINANCE BUILDING - HARRISBURG, PA 17120