The Virginia House of Delegates approved proposed changes to the state Constitution regarding gubernatorial succession in the event of an emergency or enemy attack in Virginia.
The changes expand the list of gubernatorial successors in the event of an emergency or attack and the resulting inability of the House of Delegates to meet and fill a vacancy in the Governor's office. They also allow the General Assembly to waive certain requirements for the Attorney General or House Speaker to succeed to the Governor's office in event of the same emergency or attack.
Proposed constitutional amendments must be passed by both houses in two successive sessions, with an election separating the two. Both houses approved the amendment last year, and it now needs only Senate approval in this year's session to pass.
--Compiled by Shannon Sturcken and Christopher Jones
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