Constitutional amendment; Governor's term of office (first reference). (HJ630)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach) with support from co-patrons Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge), and Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
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 2013 and thereafter to serve two successive terms. 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 |
|---|---|
| 11/26/2008 | Committee |
| 11/26/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095524692 |
| 11/26/2008 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/15/2009 | Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional |
| 02/02/2009 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely by voice vote |
| 02/10/2009 | Left in Privileges and Elections |