H 69
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This proposal seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to establish a clear procedure for determining the order of succession when the office of Lieutenant Governor becomes vacant. Currently, the Constitution does not explicitly outline this process, leading to potential uncertainty. This amendment aims to provide a defined sequence for filling the vacancy, ensuring continuity in state government.
Key provisions
- Establishes a specific order of succession for the Lieutenant Governor's office upon vacancy.
- The order of succession is not explicitly detailed in the proposal.
- The proposal is intended to clarify the constitutional process for filling the vacancy.
- The amendment was referred to the Judiciary committee.
- The proposal was placed on file after the Senate voted against its passage.
Who is affected
- The Governor of Massachusetts
- The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts General Court
- The citizens of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Currently, the Constitution lacks a defined succession plan for the Lieutenant Governor.
- This amendment would introduce a formal process for filling the vacancy.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsors
Francisco E. Paulino
Susannah M. Whipps
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Proposal for Constitutional Amendment H.69 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 Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 69) of Susannah M. Whipps and Francisco E. Paulino for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to a succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant-Governor. The Judiciary.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Susannah M. Whipps
Tabs
Proposal for Constitutional Amendment History Petitioners Hearing Attendance
Proposal for Constitutional Amendment History
Displaying 6 actions for Proposal for Constitutional Amendment H.69
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/3/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 3/3/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
Similar Bills
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
H.84 191st (2019 - 2020)
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
H.84 192nd (2021 - 2022)
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
H.38 193rd (2023 - 2024)
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
H.64 190th (2017 - 2018)
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.