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Bill 060287

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Introduced Apr 20, 2006Committee on Law and GovernmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Blackwell

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  1. “Thank you, Madam President. Today all bills on the first page are being held. On , the bills at the bottom, 060445-A and 060467-A, are being called up for second reading and final passage. Those on are being held, are being held. On , we will introduce 050575 for the purpose of withdrawal. On , the bill at the bottom, 060204, is being called up for second reading and final 9/21/06 - STATED - 2ND READING passage. Bill…”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, September 21, 2006 · Sep 21, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 060287.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 21, 2006 · Sep 21, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you. The record will reflect that at the request of the sponsor, Bill No. 060287 has been withdrawn. We will now consider Resolution No. 060485.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 21, 2006 · Sep 21, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “As I indicated, because this is a Charter change, two-thirds is required for a majority. Therefore, the vote is 10 to 4 and the motion fails. 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING I would ask the Chief Clerk to now read the title of Bill No. -- we, therefore, will not consider Bill No. 060287 because of the resolution failing. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read Bill No. 060518.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 14, 2006 · Sep 14, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 060287, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled 'Referenda Approval by the Voters,' by adding a new section providing that…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 15, 2006 · Jun 15, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “And Bill No. 060287, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approval by the Voters."”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 15, 2006 · Jun 15, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 20, 2006Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 20, 2006Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 12, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
  4. Jun 12, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Law and Government
  5. Jun 12, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
  6. Jun 15, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 15, 2006SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 15, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Sep 21, 2006WITHDRAWN · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Sep 21, 2006MOTION · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. There shall be submitted for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia at the election to be held November 7, 2006, an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of U.S. forces by the end of year 2006. The proposed amendment is contained in Resolution No.060295, on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council. SECTION 2. There shall be placed on the ballot the following question to be answered "Yes" or "No" by the qualified electors participating in the election: Shall the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to state that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, beginning with the National Guard and Reserve and ending with a total withdrawal of all U.S. forces by the end of year 2006? SECTION 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to have printed in pamphlet form, in sufficient number for general distribution, the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter as set forth in Resolution No. 060295, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to cause to be published in three (3) newspapers of general circulation in the City and in the Legal Intelligencer the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, once a week during the three (3) weeks preceding the election on November 7, 2006; and further, at such other time and in such other manner as she may consider desirable. SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a proclamation giving at least thirty (30) days' notice of such election. The Clerk of Council shall cause a copy of the proclamation to be published, together with the notice provided for in Section 4 of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. The appropriate officers are authorized and directed to take such action as may be required for the holding of an election on the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance as provided for by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ..End