Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor

HD 313 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a clear process for filling vacancies in the Lieutenant Governor's office. If the Lieutenant Governor dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes permanently incapacitated, the governor must nominate a replacement. The nominee would then require approval by a majority vote in both houses of the state legislature (the General Court) to take office. This amendment would directly define the succession plan, replacing any existing or informal procedures for this position.