CACR 8 (2008): Relating to: the term of office of the governor. Providing that: the governor’s term of office shall be 4 years.

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CACR 8 (2008)

Relating to: the term of office of the governor. Providing that: the governor’s term of office shall be 4 years.

  • Status: Failed to pass
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on October 16, 2007 and October 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (2623h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 16, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 167–166.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 16, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 304
  • October 24, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: OTPA 2623H NT — yeas 167, nays 166, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • March 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/6/2007 10:45 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • October 16, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/16/07 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/07 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 13, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Am #2623h(New Title) for Jan 16 (vote11-6;RC)
  • November 13, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2623h(New Title)
  • November 13, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Amendment #2623h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with AM #2623h (New Title): MF RC 167-166, lacking necessary 3/5

Laws It Would Change

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