Kelly: Secretary Boockvar's Neglect of the Commonwealth's Constitution Part of Broader State Government Pattern

Butler, Pa. - Today Governor Tom Wolf said Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar will resign because the Department of State failed to properly satisfy the advertising requirement for a proposed constitutional amendment to extend the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by victims of sexual abuse.  Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) released this statement following the announcement:

"This incident highlights the real-world consequences of failing to follow the constitutional amendment process, which in this case delays justice for the victims of heinous crimes.  This is not the first blatant disregard of our laws. Act 77, which allowed for the no-excuse mail-in ballot system, shook the faith of millions of Pennsylvanians in the administration of our elections. It is good that Secretary Boockvar will be held accountable for continuing the state government's pattern of neglecting the Commonwealth's constitution.  I hope that Pennsylvania voters will see justice through the court system regarding Act 77."

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