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AL HB123
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to change how vacancies in the Alabama House of Representatives or Senate are filled when less than two years remain in the term.
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Vacancies with less than two years remaining would be filled by gubernatorial appointment instead of special election, with the appointed person serving the remainder of the term.
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A person appointed to fill a vacancy is prohibited from running for election to the office at the next general election for a full term.
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Vacancies occurring with two or more years remaining in the term continue to be filled by special election called by the Governor.
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Amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure and shall be presented on the ballot with "Yes" or "No" voting options.
Legislative Description
Legislature, House or Senate, vacancies, if less than two years left in term, gov. would appt., adding new Sec. 46, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 9 Favorable from Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/1/2018