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AL HB64
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dimitri Polizos
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 46 of the Alabama Constitution to change how vacancies in the House of Representatives or Senate are filled after the third regular session of a legislative quadrennium.
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Vacancies occurring before the end of the third regular session continue to be filled by special election, with unopposed candidates receiving automatic certification without an election.
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Vacancies occurring after the end of the third regular session shall be filled by gubernatorial appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term instead of by special election.
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Requires the Governor to appoint from a list of three candidates submitted by the vacating member's political party within 30 days of the vacancy, with the appointee having at least six months of prior party membership and residency in the same district.
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Prohibits appointed candidates from running in the next general election following their appointment.
Legislative Description
Legislature, fill vacant position in certain circumstances, 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
3/3/2015