Constitutional amendment; Governor's term of office (first reference). (HJ1)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach) with support from co-patron Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Governor's term of office. Permits the Governor to succeed himself in office. The amendment allows two four-year terms (either in succession or not in succession) but prohibits election to a third term. The amendment allows Governors elected in 2009 and thereafter to serve two successive terms. Service for more than two years of a partial term counts as service for one term. View Full Text »
Status
11/21/2005: Awaiting a Vote in the Privileges and Elections Committee
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