Constitutional amendment (first resolution); Governor's term of office. (HJ699)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), and Del. Marcus Simon (D-Falls Church)

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

DateAction
01/11/2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102394D
01/11/2017Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/12/2017Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional
01/30/2017Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 3-N)
02/08/2017Left in Privileges and Elections