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AL HB17
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Steve Clouse
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 36-9-7 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize the Governor to appoint a person to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate office until a successor is elected at the next general election occurring more than one year after the vacancy.
- Requires that qualifying shall not have opened for any political party and mandates the issuance of a writ of election to fill the office for the remainder of the term at the next general election.
- Establishes special procedures if a vacancy occurs less than 76 days prior to a general election: votes shall be canvassed and counted in the same manner as elections for state representatives.
- Specifies that if the incumbent who vacated the office receives the most votes in such an election, a vacancy continues and the Governor shall appoint a replacement until a successor is elected and qualified.
- Repeals Section 36-9-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval or upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
Vacancies, United States Senator, temporary appointment by Governor until next general election authorized, Sec. 36-9-7 am'd; Sec. 36-9-8 repealed
Legislature
Last Action
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections second Amendment Offered
2/15/2018
Committee Referrals
Constitution, Ethics and Elections1/25/2018
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections1/9/2018
Full Bill Text
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