Pennsylvania Code
Title 101 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Part I - LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU
Subpart B - LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE MANUAL
Chapter 7 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FUNCTION AND COMPOSITION
Section 7.4 - Presiding officers

Universal Citation: 101 PA Code ยง 7.4

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Senate.-The Lieutenant Governor is the President of the Senate and presides while the Senate is in session. He may vote in case of a tie on any question except the final passage of a bill or joint resolution, the adoption of a conference report or the concurrence in amendments made by the House. The President pro tempore performs the duties of the Lieutenant Governor in case of his absence or disability.

(b) House.-The House elects one of its members as Speaker who presides while the House is in session and may vote on any matter. The Speaker of the House may appoint a Speaker pro tempore to perform the duties of the Speaker in case of his absence.

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