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MA S9

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends the Massachusetts Constitution to require judges and other Governor-appointed officials confirmed by the Governor's Council to undergo term renewal every 10 years
  • Applies to judges, Industrial Accident Board members, and all other positions subject to gubernatorial appointment and Council confirmation
  • Requires reappointment by the Governor and reconfirmation by the Governor's Council through standard appointment processes
  • Limits officials to serving no more than 6 months beyond their 10-year term without completing the renewal qualification process
  • Filed as Senate No. 9 on January 16, 2025 by Senator Jason M. Lewis (by request of Vincent Dixon); similar to Senate No. 11 from the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process

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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