Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 9: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 9) of Vincent Dixon, for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Vincent Dixon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
- Placed on file, in concurrence
- Proposal for Constitutional Amendment ought not to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary