Constitutional amendment; Governor's term of office. (SJ4)
Introduced By
Del. Tom Garrett (R-Louisa) with support from co-patron Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Governor's term of office. Permits a Governor elected in 2021 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 |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100527D |
| 12/03/2015 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 01/19/2016 | Continued to 2017 in Privileges and Elections (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 12/02/2016 | Left in Privileges and Elections |