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MA H3359
MA H3359Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution regarding the term length of Representatives and Senators
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Introduced
05/11/2015
05/11/2015
In Committee
05/31/2016
05/31/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to increasing the terms of office for Senators and Representatives in the General Court from two years to four years. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Article 64 of the constitution, specifically concerning the terms of office for Senators and Representatives in the General Court, which refers to the Massachusetts state legislature. Currently, these officials serve two-year terms. The bill seeks to change this by extending their terms to four years, with elections for both Senators and Representatives to be held every four years, on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, starting in the year 2020. This change would effectively double the length of service for elected members of the state legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Placed on file (on 05/31/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3359 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3359 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3359.pdf |
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