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