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MA H64

MA H64
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Representatives Mark of Peru and Whipps of Athol, a petition of Paul W. Mark for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant-Governor. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a legislative amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The key provision is that whenever the Lieutenant Governor's position becomes vacant, the Governor shall nominate a new Lieutenant Governor, who will then take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action (on 12/31/2018)

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