The President
pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate (also known more commonly as the "President pro-tem") is a constitutionally-created office in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. The incumbent holder of the office is
RepublicanKim Ward.
Overview
The position of President pro tempore replaced the abolished position of Speaker of the Senate in the Constitution of 1874.[1]
The President pro tempore presides over the Senate in the absence of the Lieutenant Governor and appoints committee chairpersons, votes on all bills, and is the leader of the Senate. In issues involving both chambers of the
General Assembly, the President pro tempore confers with the
Speaker of the House.[1]
List of presidents pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate
The President
pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate (also known more commonly as the "President pro-tem") is a constitutionally-created office in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. The incumbent holder of the office is
RepublicanKim Ward.
Overview
The position of President pro tempore replaced the abolished position of Speaker of the Senate in the Constitution of 1874.[1]
The President pro tempore presides over the Senate in the absence of the Lieutenant Governor and appoints committee chairpersons, votes on all bills, and is the leader of the Senate. In issues involving both chambers of the
General Assembly, the President pro tempore confers with the
Speaker of the House.[1]
List of presidents pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate