S10
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
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Bill overview
This proposed constitutional amendment aims to establish a clear procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. Currently, the process is not explicitly defined in the state constitution, leading to potential uncertainty. This amendment seeks to provide a more structured and legally secure succession plan. The proposal has been repeatedly considered and debated in the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Defines the process for filling a vacancy in the Lieutenant Governor's office.
- Specifies the order of succession, likely including the Speaker of the House.
- Addresses how a temporary Lieutenant Governor would function during a vacancy.
- Clarifies the role of the Governor during a vacancy.
Who is affected
- The Governor of Massachusetts
- The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
- The Speaker of the House of Representatives
- The Massachusetts General Court
- The citizens of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Provides a formal constitutional framework for Lieutenant Governor succession.
- Addresses a gap in existing law regarding vacancy procedures.
- Likely establishes a more predictable and legally sound process.
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Proposal for Constitutional Amendment S.10 194th (Current)
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 10) of Paul W. Mark for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Displaying 6 actions for Proposal for Constitutional Amendment S.10
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/3/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 3/3/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 5/1/2025 | Senate | Proposal for Constitutional Amendment ought not to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Placed on file, in concurrence |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2 |
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