Voters in Pennsylvania support two Republican-led voting measures that limit the governor’s power to extend the emergency declaration-a hot button issue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the primary election on Tuesday, voters had four statewide questions about the ballot. Two of them asked voters whether they should amend the state constitution so that the state assembly has more power in an emergency.

The Associated Press called these results “results” on Wednesday morning, which were reported by about 73% of jurisdictions.

Two other measures-related to racial discrimination and funding for firefighters and emergency services-have also been approved.

Philadelphia voters have a specific city-specific question about whether the city should expand its license and review board.They also voted for re-election District Attorney Larry Krasner.

The following is the result of the voting question:

Amendment 1: Expanding the emergency control of the conference – Yes it is

The amendment to the state constitution expands the powers of the assembly over emergency declarations – Just like Governor Tom Wolfe formulated and updated it repeatedly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the case of 73% of the electoral districts reporting, about 54% of voters expressed their support.

The Republican-backed amendment allows state legislators to pass a resolution passed by a simple majority to extend or terminate the governor’s emergency declaration, which the governor cannot veto.

Amendment 2: Limit emergency situations to 21 days – Yes it is

This constitutional amendment limits the emergency declaration to 21 days. After this period, the statement requires legislative approval to be extended. It also gives the General Assembly more powers on how to manage disaster emergencies.

In the case of 73% of the electoral districts reporting, about 54% of voters expressed their support.

Previously, emergency declarations needed to last for 90 days and could be updated as many times as needed by the governor.

This Republican-backed issue also prevents the governor from issuing a new statement based on the same circumstances unless the state legislature passes a resolution approving the statement. It obliges the General Assembly to pass laws directing the management of disaster emergencies.

Amendment 3: Prohibition of deprivation of rights based on race or race – Yes it is

Voters in Pennsylvania approved a constitutional amendment to prohibit racial or ethnic discrimination.

With the support of Republicans and Democrats, this measure makes it illegal to deny or restrict people’s rights due to race or ethnicity under state law.

Approximately 71% of people in Pennsylvania voted for the amendment, which was championed by Philadelphia Democratic Senator Vincent Hughes.

Referendum: Allow fire department and EMS loans – Yes it is

Voters supported the referendum to allow municipal fire departments and paid-employed EMS companies to apply for state loans. Previously, these loans were limited to voluntary agencies and companies.

The referendum supported by Democratic and Republican lawmakers did not add additional funds to the loan program.

More than 71% of voters approve of the bill, and 73% of electoral districts have reported.

Philadelphia: Expansion of the license inspection committee review – Yes it is

Philadelphia residents voted to expand the license and review committee to nine members and allow the committee to decide cases in groups of three rather than a majority of its members.

Board of Directors Help contractors, businesses, landlords, landlords and objectives comply with commercial safety standards, such as fire protection regulations and building inspections. It also heard calls for refusal to carry firearms permits and to revoke firearms permits.

This measure was added in the hope of helping the committee resolve the backlog of cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

About 78% of voters support the measure.