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CONTACT: Gabrielle A. Prutisto House Democratic Communications Office Phone: 717-787-7895 Fax: 717-783-6839 Email: gprutist@pahouse.net	State Rep. Thomas Caltagirone D-Berks www.pahouse.com/Caltagirone

Caltagirone pushes for legislature to be cut by nearly half

HARRISBURG, June 4 – State Rep. Tom Caltagirone, D-Berks, is reintroducing legislation that would drastically reduce the size of the Pennsylvania legislature.

Caltagirone’s proposal would cut the number of senatorial districts to 26, and the number of house districts to 103. Currently, under the Pennsylvania Constitution, the Commonwealth is divided into 50 senatorial districts and 203 house districts.

“My proposal will deliver substantial savings for taxpayers,” Caltagirone said. “Reducing the legislature will simplify our government, making it more efficient all the way around."

Caltagirone explained the proposed new districts would be nearly equal in population, with no municipality being divided, if possible.

The proposal would require a change to Pennsylvania’s Constitution, requiring legislative approval in two consecutive sessions followed by a statewide ballot initiative for voter approval.  

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