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AL HB258
Bill
Status
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Juandalynn Givan
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AI Summary
HB258 Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 46 of the Alabama Constitution to change how legislative vacancies are filled.
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Replaces the current special election process for vacant House and Senate seats with gubernatorial appointment by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.
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Requires voter approval through a statewide referendum conducted in accordance with Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.
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Ballot measure shall identify the amendment as allowing the Governor to fill legislative vacancies by appointment rather than special election.
Legislative Description
Legislature, vacancy in office of House Representatives and Senate, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
1/16/2014