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MA S10

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Mark

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a formal succession process when the Lieutenant Governor position becomes vacant
  • Vacancies covered include death, resignation, removal from office, or permanent incapacity of the Lieutenant Governor
  • Governor would nominate a replacement Lieutenant Governor to fill the vacancy
  • Nominee must be confirmed by majority vote of both the Senate and House of Representatives
  • Requires approval by two consecutive joint sessions of the General Court plus voter approval at a state election to take effect

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

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