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Two other local legislators — Barbara McIlvaine-Smith, D-156th, of West Chester, and Duane Milne, R-167th, of Willistown — co-sponsored the bill.

"I think (the constitutional convention bill is) going to have a pretty good chance of passing the House," Milne said.

McIlvaine Smith said she believes the recent scandals have gotten a critical mass of citizens interested in reform.

"When people get engaged, they will get the kind of government they deserve and respect," she said.