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2013 SESSION

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HJ 678 Constitutional amendment; legislative sessions, term of Governor (first reference).

Introduced by: Benjamin L. Cline | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); legislative sessions; term of Governor. Requires the General Assembly, beginning in 2017 and every fourth year thereafter, to adjourn its regular session for a period of 30 days after organizing but before conducting any business in order to allow the newly elected Governor to commence his term of office before the General Assembly begins to take up the business of the Commonwealth.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101343D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/13  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101343D
• 01/09/13  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 01/11/13  House: Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee
• 01/21/13  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
• 02/05/13  House: Left in Privileges and Elections