Pennsylvania voters will have Four questions In the primary election vote held on May 18, residents were asked to decide on issues such as emergency declaration privileges, prevention of racial discrimination, and emergency service funding.

All voters in Pennsylvania, regardless of their party affiliation, will be able to vote on this election statewide.

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Philadelphia voting question: Should the city government expand the license plate and inspection review board?

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Question 1: Termination or extension of the disaster emergency statement

Should the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to change existing laws and increase the power of the General Assembly to unilaterally terminate or extend the disaster emergency statement, and the power of the Commonwealth agencies to deal with disasters regardless of the severity of the statement, while simply The majority passed resolutions, thereby eliminating existing checks and balances, and did not submit resolutions to the Governor for approval or rejection?

Only the governor has the power to end the disaster statement, but this proposal National Constitution Amendment The General Assembly will be given the power to terminate or extend the emergency declaration or part of the declaration without the approval of the Governor.

Central figures in the Republican Party and some Democrats in the House of Representatives and Senate expressed their support for the bill. The state branch of the conservative political group “Americans for Prosperity” also launched a campaign to support the bill.

Most Democrats and Governor Tom Wolfe opposed the bill. Turn PA Blue, a grassroots Democratic group, also expressed opposition to the bill.

Vote “yes” Allow the state assembly to pass a resolution that the governor cannot veto by a simple majority, thereby extending or terminating the governor’s emergency declaration.

Vote “no” The governor will continue to be allowed to have veto power to terminate or extend the power to decide the emergency declaration, although the veto power can be vetoed by two-thirds of the legislative vote.

Question 2: Pennsylvania State Emergency Declaration Amendment

Should the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to change existing laws so that the emergency declaration will automatically expire after 21 days, regardless of the severity of the emergency, unless the General Assembly takes action to extend the emergency. Unless the General Assembly passes a parallel resolution, the Governor shall not declare a new disaster emergency to deal with the dangers faced by the Commonwealth; The General Assembly promulgates a new disaster management law?

this problem The state constitution will be amended to limit the time limit for a disaster declaration to 21 days, after which the legislature’s approval will be required to extend it. Currently, the statement can be used for 90 days and can be updated as many times as required by the governor.

Unless the state legislature also passes a resolution to approve the new declaration, this will also prevent the governor from issuing a new declaration based on the same circumstances.

Republicans approve of this issue, while Democrats oppose it.

Vote “yes” The constitution will be amended to limit the governor’s disaster or emergency statement to 21 days, and the legislature will be given more powers to manage disaster and emergency situations.

Vote “no” The amendment will be opposed, and the governor will retain the ability to issue an emergency statement for more than 21 days.

Question 3: It is forbidden to deprive equal rights due to race or ethnicity

Should the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended by adding a new section to stipulate that the individual’s race or race shall not be denied or deprived of equal rights under the law?

This Constitutional amendment It is illegal to deny or restrict someone’s rights under state law because of race or ethnicity.

Both Democrats and Republicans support the bill, which was introduced by Senator Vincent Hughes (Dinthth 7th). The American Civil Liberties Association of Pennsylvania also supports the bill.

“The proposed equality amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution has the potential to expand protections against racial and ethnic discrimination, prevent unintentional but still disproportionate impact on people of color, challenge discriminatory actions by non-governmental entities, while still allowing racial discrimination. Awareness plan to increase equality” Inquirer The organization said in a statement.

The League of Women Voters did not oppose the bill, but warned that the bill could be used in “anti-discrimination” cases.

“Therefore, if Caucasians believe that they have been discriminated against by state-owned enterprises or institutions in hiring, enrolling or being denied opportunities, they can file a lawsuit under this new law.” The alliance wrote.

Vote “yes” Language to protect individual rights will be added to the state constitution, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Vote “no” Oppose adding language to protect individual rights in the Constitution, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Question 4: Make municipal fire and emergency medical service companies eligible for loans

Do you agree to extend the debt authorized in the referendum to 35 PA.CS§7378.1 (additional debt related to the referendum) to voluntary firefighting companies, voluntary ambulance services and voluntary rescue teams to include loans to municipalities Loans provided by the fire department or companies that provide services through paid personnel and emergency medical service companies, the purpose of which is to build and modernize facilities to accommodate equipment, ambulances and rescue vehicles, and to purchase equipment, ambulances and rescue vehicles, to protect and Communication equipment and any other accessory equipment necessary for fulfilling the duties of the fire protection company and emergency medical service company?

This referendum Municipal fire departments (or companies that have paid firefighters) and emergency medical service companies will be eligible to apply for loans from national programs already provided to voluntary companies. However, it will not add any additional funds to the loan program.

It is supported by Republican and Democratic lawmakers as well as the Pennsylvania Fire Emergency Services Institute and the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Chiefs Association.

Vote “yes” Fire and medical service agencies will be allowed to apply for loans from the state.

Vote “no” Will prevent fire and medical services from applying for loans from the state’s plan.

Registered voters can Find their voting locations online Vote in person. The poll will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on May 18 (Tuesday).People can take the complete ballot paper to the Philadelphia County Election Commission office (Room 130, City Hall) and store it in Drop box Or send it before May 18th.