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MA H60
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to a vacancy in the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to vacancies in the office of Governor or Lieutenant-Governor. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to address vacancies in the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The key provisions are: (1) if the Governor's office becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or removal, the Lieutenant Governor shall become Governor; (2) if the Governor's office becomes vacant for any other reason, such as absence from the state, the Lieutenant Governor shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Governor until the vacancy is filled; and (3) if the Lieutenant Governor's office becomes vacant, the Governor shall nominate a new Lieutenant Governor, who will take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of the House and Senate.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on file (on 05/01/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H60 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H60.pdf |
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