Pennsylvania 2014 ballot measures

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No statewide ballot questions were certified for the 2014 ballot in the state of Pennsylvania.

In Pennsylvania, an amendment can go on the ballot after just one session, but only if the legislature declares an emergency. In the absence of an emergency, the amendment must be considered in two separate legislative sessions.

Pennsylvania does not have an initiative and referendum process.

Historical facts

• Since 1998, an average of one measure has appeared annually on the ballot in Pennsylvania. Therefore, 2014 is a below average year based on the currently certified measures.
• The number of measures on a state-wide ballot since 1998 have ranged from one to two.
• Since 1998, 10 of 10 or 100 percent of Pennsylvania ballot measures have been approved by voters.
• Conversely, 0 of 10 or 0 percent of measures have been defeated.

Not on the ballot

See also: Proposed ballot measures that were not on a ballot

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
ConCon	Constitutional Convention Question	Constitutional Convention	Calls for a state constitutional convention
AQ	State Education Funding Tax Question	Taxes	Raises additional $1 billion annually for education via increase to state sales tax, personal income tax, business tax or a severance tax on revenue from fracking
LRCA	Marriage Amendment	Marriage	Defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman
LRCA	General Assembly Amendment	Admin of gov't	Reduces the size of the General Assembly
LRCA	Judicial Qualification Amendment	State judiciary	Requires appellate court candidates be screened by a 15-member commission

See also

• 2014 ballot measures
• List of Pennsylvania ballot measures
• Pennsylvania Legislature