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.

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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.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2007 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 91–258. On March 6, 2007 the House adopted “Special Order to March 21” on a division vote 185–166. On March 21, 2007 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 185–168. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 187–166. On March 21, 2007 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007, 8:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: REP VELEZ: LAY ON TABLE — yeas 91, nays 258, failed
  • March 6, 2007, House: Special Order to March 21 — yeas 185, nays 166, passed
  • March 21, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 185, nays 168, failed
  • March 21, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Velez) — yeas 187, nays 166, passed
  • March 21, 2007, House: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt) — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 20, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/20/2007 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007: Executive Session: 2/22/2007 8:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 22, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 (vote 9-8; RC)
  • February 22, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2007: Lay on Table (Rep Velez): MF RC 91-258
  • March 6, 2007: Special Order to March 21: MA DIV 185-166
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MF RC 185-168, Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths
  • March 21, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Velez): MA DIV 187-166
  • March 21, 2007: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt): MF VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • 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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