Constitutional amendment; Governor's term of office (first reference). (HJ117)

Introduced By

Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield) with support from co-patrons Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), and Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)

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 first 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

DateAction
01/13/2010Committee
01/13/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102698D
01/13/2010Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
02/16/2010Left in Privileges and Elections