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MA H69

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Susannah Whipps Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a succession process when the Lieutenant Governor position becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal, or permanent incapacity
  • Grants the Governor authority to nominate a replacement Lieutenant Governor when a vacancy occurs
  • Requires confirmation by majority vote of both the House and Senate for the nominee to take office
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 38 in the 2023-2024 session
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee; sponsored by Representatives Susannah M. Whipps (2nd Franklin) and Francisco E. Paulino (16th Essex)

Legislative Description

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2

10/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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