is PA weird or this normal?

[dead0man]

A Pa. Dept. of State error means some sex-abuse victims will again have to wait for justice

Pennsylvania’s top election official will resign after her agency made a mistake that will delay a statewide vote on whether survivors of decades-old sexual abuse should be able to sue the perpetrators and institutions that covered up the crimes.

Secretary Kathy Boockvar, who oversaw a tense and difficult presidential election in the battleground state, will resign Feb. 5, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday. Spotlight PA first reported the news.

The resignation follows the discovery that the Department of State did not advertise, as required, a long-sought amendment to the state constitution that would open a two-year window for litigation by survivors of child sexual abuse who have aged out of the statute of limitations.

The error means that Pennsylvanians won’t be able to vote on such a change until spring 2023 at the earliest — a blow to survivors who have fought for a window for nearly two decades.

“This change at the Department of State has nothing to do with the administration of the 2020 election, which was fair and accurate,” Wolf said. “The delay caused by this human error will be heartbreaking for thousands of survivors of childhood sexual assault, advocates, and legislators, and I join the Department of State in apologizing to you. I share your anger and frustration that this happened, and I stand with you in your fight for justice.”

ok, but also what?

Under state law, changes to the Pennsylvania Constitution require that a proposal be approved by the legislature in two consecutive sessions. After that, the proposed change appears on the ballot for voters to decide.

The two-year window in the statute of limitations was first approved in the legislature’s 2019-20 session. It was approved again last month by the House of Representatives and is expected to soon pass the Senate. The goal was to place the question on the spring primary ballot.

Before a question can appear on the ballot, however, Boockvar’s agency is required to advertise the change both times it is approved. Agency officials discovered last week that the Department of State, which oversees elections, did not advertise the proposed ballot question when it was approved in the 2019-20 session. That means the process has to begin anew.

I'm not even sure if I quoted the best parts.  Can someone explain this to me using small words?  I guess I understand that they "failed to advertise", but what the hell does that mean?  Like would a blurb in the Help Wanted section of several large newspapers in the state?  A few 15 second commercials on the state's PBS stations?  A postcard to every voter in the state?

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

I presume it's similar to provisions here that property can't be sold for failure to pay property taxes without first advertising the sale in local newspapers a requisite number of times first. The law here dates back to the days when newspapers were the only mass media and the intent was to ensure that all those affected, would have a chance to be informed and take action to prevent the sale. (As well as direct money to papers supportive of the current government.)

In the case of a proposed amendment, the intent was no doubt to ensure that those opposed to the potential change (or supportive thereof) would have a chance to lobby the legislature before the second vote. (As well as make campaign contributions to help elect candidates with similar views.)