CACR 9 (2001): relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.

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CACR 9 (2001)

relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–7. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2001, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ18, p245
  • January 31, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/31/2001
  • February 21, 2001: Hearing Feb 21 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 8-7;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ41, p1218

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 11 (2007): relating to: the term of office for governor. Providing that: beginning with the 2010 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
  • CACR 21 (2006): relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2010 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
  • CACR 12 (2001): relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.

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