MA S54

Bill

MA S54

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/30/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Constitution of Massachusetts to establish a term renewal process for judges and other selected officials, including members of the Industrial Accident Board, who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Governor's Council. Under this proposal, all such appointments would have a term limit of ten years, after which the individual's service would expire unless their successor is qualified. To continue serving, these officials would need to be reappointed by the Governor and reconfirmed by the Governor's Council through the standard appointment procedures. The bill emphasizes that no individual can serve more than six months beyond their ten-year term without this renewal process, aiming to ensure the quality of justice and the continued monitoring and updating of officials entrusted with significant responsibilities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Jason Lewis (D)*,

Last Action

Placed on file (on 05/11/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S54

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S54
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S54.pdf

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