For Immediate Release
4/9/08

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Senate Approves Regola's Oath of Office Bill

Senate Bill 1332 would provide a statewide standard

The Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1332, legislation introduced by Senator Bob Regola (R-39) that would provide for a uniform oath of office for all elected and appointed municipal officials who are required to take an oath prior to taking office. 

Under Senator Regola's legislation the standard oath would be: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.

"I am pleased that my colleagues supported this bill and I hope the House will take it up as soon as possible.  The oath, as listed in Senate Bill 1332, is the same as that for members of the General Assembly," said Sen. Regola.  "Currently, the local government codes contain different sets of oaths.  This legislation would simply provide a straightforward oath that is consistent for all municipal officials in the Commonwealth."

The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs support the legislation.

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