Constitutional amendment; Governor's term of office (first reference). (HJ549)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Governor's term of office. Permits a Governor elected in 2017 and thereafter 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. Service for more than two years of a partial term counts as service for one term. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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11/16/2012 | Committee |
11/16/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100125D |
11/16/2012 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/11/2013 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee |
01/21/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/05/2013 | Left in Privileges and Elections |