Massachusetts S10 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a succession plan for filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor.

Massachusetts S10 proposes a legislative amendment to the state Constitution to define the process for filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The amendment specifies that when the Lieutenant Governor's office becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal from office, or permanent incapacity, the Governor shall nominate a replacement. This nominee would then take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Massachusetts S10 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a succession plan for filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor.

Massachusetts S10 proposes a legislative amendment to the state Constitution to define the process for filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The amendment specifies that when the Lieutenant Governor's office becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal from office, or permanent incapacity, the Governor shall nominate a replacement. This nominee would then take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.