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Pennsylvania House Bill HB787

Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB787

Introduced
3/30/23  
Refer
3/30/23  
Refer
6/5/23  
Report Pass
6/6/23  
Engrossed
6/6/23  

Caption

In powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for appointments and incompatible offices.

Impact

By clarifying the criteria for appointments, HB 787 is expected to streamline the process through which individuals are selected for various government roles. This could potentially minimize conflicts of interest and improve the integrity of public service. Additionally, the bill might reinforce the principle of checks and balances within state governance by ensuring that appointed officials are not in violation of any incompatible office laws, thus promoting a more effective public administration.

Summary

House Bill 787 addresses the powers, duties, and rights associated with appointed officers and employees within the state government. The bill delineates the processes and requirements for appointments, ensuring that they meet specific criteria for compatibility with the existing roles and responsibilities held by individuals in government positions. The legislation aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of appointments within state agencies.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 787 seems to be generally favorable among state legislators, as indicated by a noteworthy unanimous voting outcome with all 37 votes in favor and none against. This suggests a consensus on the importance of maintaining robust standards for government appointments. However, there may still be underlying concerns regarding the implementation of these standards and how they may affect the flexibility of appointments in practice.

Contention

While the bill appears to have broad support, there are potential points of contention that could emerge regarding how strictly the criteria for compatibility will be enforced. Some might argue that overly rigid standards may hinder the ability to appoint skilled individuals who bring valuable experience, while others may see it as a necessary step to uphold ethical standards in government. As with any legislation involving government structure, the balance between ensuring qualified appointments and allowing for necessary discretion in hiring will be a key aspect of the ongoing discussion.

Latest PA HB787 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB29

In powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for definitions and for appointments of police and fire apparatus operators.

PA SB753

In associations and organizations, further providing for associations and organizations for mayors; in elections of officers, further providing for eligibility, for officers elected and for decrease in number of members of council; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for appointments and incompatible offices and for police serving under cooperative agreement or contract; in corporate powers, further providing for specific powers; in taxation and finance, further providing for investment of funds; providing for solid waste collection and disposition; in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for publication; and making an editorial change.

PA HB1384

In associations and organizations, further providing for associations and organizations for mayors; in elections of officers, further providing for eligibility, for officers elected and for decrease in number of members of council; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for appointments and incompatible offices and for police serving under cooperative agreement or contract; in corporate powers, further providing for specific powers; in taxation and finance, further providing for investment of funds; providing for solid waste collection and disposition; in ordinances, further providing for ordinances and resolutions and for publication; and making an editorial change.

PA HB1232

In powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for surcharge by auditors; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for borough manager created by ordinance and election, for powers and duties, for other offices not incompatible and for organization of commission; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for preparation of budget.

PA SB765

In powers and duties of elected officials, further providing for surcharge by auditors; in powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for borough manager created by ordinance and election, for powers and duties, for other offices not incompatible and for organization of commission; and, in taxation and finance, further providing for preparation of budget.

PA HB2260

In powers, duties and rights of appointed officers and employees, further providing for council's powers concerning police; and, in police force, further providing for appointment, number, rank, compensation and qualifications of police officers.

PA HB1234

In city administrator, further providing for appointment of city administrator, for employment agreement, for residency and elective city office and for powers and duties; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for powers and duties of chief fiscal officer.

PA SB774

In city administrator, further providing for appointment of city administrator, for employment agreement, for residency and elective city office and for powers and duties; and, in accounts and finances, further providing for powers and duties of chief fiscal officer.

PA HB2073

In school directors, further providing for eligibility and incompatible offices.

PA SB1194

In enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of waterways conservation officers and deputies; and, in enforcement, further providing for powers and duties of enforcement officers.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.