CACR 11 - Governor Term Increase - New Hampshire Key Vote
Connie Soucy voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation-Resolution.
Timeline
- House Resolution Failed
- March 21, 2007
- Introduced
- Jan. 4, 2007
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Stage Details
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].
More Info About this Vote
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.
Title: Amending the Constitution to double the Governors term in office.