Constitutional amendments would limit Pennsylvania governor’s authority during emergency declarations

The Pennsylvania House approved three constitutional amendments Tuesday that would limit a governor’s powers during emergency declarations – a direct rebuke to Gov. Tom Wolf’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last four months.

“Amending our state Constitution is not something we should take lightly; however, we believe doing so is necessary,” said House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre. “Our communities should decide for themselves how they wish to be governed.”