Since 1968, Pa. has voted on 49 constitutional amendments. This session, lawmakers proposed 80 more. On Constitution Day, writes Commish_Schmid, let's remember how things are supposed to work.
, the annual civic holiday that commemorates the 1787 signing of the document that has shaped our country’s history. The founders knew that changing times would necessitate a process for amendments, but they established such a process to be deliberative and transparent —The process for amending Pennsylvania’s constitution differs from that of the U.S. Constitution, but both processes are intended to treat our foundational documents with care and respect.
The setup mirrors our federal government: The governor is the chief executive , the legislature writes and passes laws , and the courts are the judiciary. Checks and balances are baked in and necessary.as a way to bypass the executive branch and the regular process of making laws. That’s not how the system was designed to work, and we believe it’s not how voters want the system to work.that can pass with a simple majority, and can’t be vetoed by the governor.
This procedural abuse is relatively new, so we can and should stop it before it becomes the norm. Consider contacting your state senators and representatives and asking them to spend less time trying to end-run around the governor and more time working across the aisle to pass bills that both sides agree on. Approaching problems through a bipartisan framework — especially amid a contentious gubernatorial election — will lead to outcomes that improve our state and our country.
Finding that common ground is the only path toward a vibrant and open democracy — and the best way to respect and celebrate our founding documents on a day that implores us to do so. Al Schmidt is president and CEO of Committee of Seventy, a nonprofit and nonpartisan advocate for better government in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
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