Key Votes
CACR 11 - Governor Term Increase - Key Vote
New Hampshire Key Votes
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Legislation-Resolution - Resolution Failed (House) (185-168) - March 21, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Governor Term Increase
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a resolution proposing to extend the term of a governor from two years to four.
Highlights:
- Stipulates that the amendment will be submitted to the qualified voters during the state general election in November 2008 [Art. II].
- States that the first four-year term for governor will begin with the 2010 elections [Art. IV].
- States that if the amendment is approved by 2/3 of the individual voters that voted on it, it will become effective when the governor proclaims its adoption [Art. VI].
Note:
NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES 3/5 MAJORITY APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY 2/3 OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BE ENACTED.
Legislation-Resolution - Introduced (House) - Jan. 4, 2007
Title: Amending the Constitution to double the Governors term in office.
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Peter Hoe Burling (NH - D) (Out Of Office)
- Lou D'Allesandro (NH - D)
- Andrew R. 'Andy' Peterson (NH - R) (Out Of Office)
