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

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a clear process for filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor in Massachusetts. If the current Lieutenant Governor dies, resigns, is removed, or becomes permanently incapacitated, the Governor would have the power to nominate a replacement. This nominee would then need to be confirmed by a majority vote from both the House of Representatives and the Senate to officially take office. The measure aims to update the state's succession rules to ensure a smooth transition of power in the event of an unexpected vacancy.