Harrisburg, PA (WENY)-- Late last year, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed the biggest election reform in state history in more than 80 years. But some Democrats say the job still isn’t done, and more reform is needed.

Several Democratic state Representatives are sponsoring Bills in a legislative package being called the “For The People” Plan. There are nine pieces of legislation included in this package that touches mostly on voter access to elections and campaign finance reform.

“It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, people have had enough of big money speaking louder than the people when it comes to elections,” says House Minority Leader Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny).

Leader Dermody has introduced a campaign finance reform Bill that would put hard caps on how much campaign contributions can be. Here’s what he’s proposing in House Bill 795: $1,500 per election to House and Senate candidate, $5,000 per election to statewide candidates, $10,000 per election to House and Senate candidates from PACs, $10,000 per election to PAC’s from political parties, $250,000 aggregate limit per election for House and Senate candidates, $1,000,000 aggregate limit per election for statewide candidates, and $5,000,000 aggregate limit per election for Governor. His Bill would also require companies looking to write campaign checks of over $10K to ask their shareholders to name a candidate they think should receive that much.

Another Bill in the package would bring early voting to Pennsylvania. House Bill 1558 is sponsored by Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (D-Delaware).

“My legislation would give you up to one month before election day to cast your ballot. It will help cut down on long lines, overburdened poll workers, and overwhelmed voting machines,” rep. O’Mara explains.

Several proposals focus on easier voter registration. Recently passed laws allow voters to register up to 15 days before an election. But one state Representative from Erie wants voters to still be able to register on election day. Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) is sponsoring HB101, the Same-Day Voter Registration Bill.

“No one should be turned down their right to vote when they’re getting to the polls. I have a safe, effective plan in order to increase voter participation here in Pennsylvania,” says Rep. Bizzarro.

Two other Bills would automatically register voters when they utilize state services through Departments like PennDOT, Human Services, or Military and Veterans Affairs unless they opt-out. House Bills 306 and 1556 are sponsored by Reps. Ed Gainey and Sara Innamorato, both from Allegheny County. 

“I believe the more people that we give an opportunity to vote, the more we open up our election process, the more it helps our democracy, and that makes for a better country,” says Rep. Gainey.

Several other Bills are included in the “For The People” plan. HB704 from Rep. Brandon Markosek (D-Allegheny) would pre-register 16 and 17-year olds in high schools across the state. He says this would allow for easy official registration when they turn 18.

HB401, a Bill sponsored by Rep. Mary Jo Daley from Montgomery County, calls for Independent Redistricting.

HB1953, a Bill from Rep. Kevin Boyle (D- Philadelphia) would provide a 600% public match for qualified small-dollar campaign contributions for candidates running for office. Small-dollar contributions would include anything less than $200.

Finally, HB2262 by Rep. Melissa Shusterman (D- Chester, Montgomery) would implement a lifetime lobbying ban for elected public officials, and increase the waiting period for public employees from one year to two years.

When asked where House GOP Leadership stands on this package of legislation, spokesperson Mike Straub replied: 2020 is set to be the most accessible and fair election year in Pennsylvania’s history thanks to the election reforms enacted last year. We are currently working on additional updates to address concerns raised by county election offices regarding increased absentee ballots. Any additional updates to election laws will only come after working with the department of state, county election officials and lawmakers from both chambers and all parties agreeing on policies that increase security, fairness, and accuracy in every election in Pennsylvania, just as we did to pass last year’s historic election reforms.

All nine of these proposals are sitting in the House State Government Committee awaiting further action.