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AL SB129
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Trip Pittman
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the Governor's authority to make temporary appointments to fill vacancies in the U.S. Senate seat from Alabama.
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Requires the Governor to set an election within 120 days of any U.S. Senate vacancy, either at the next general election if it occurs within 120 days or by calling a special election.
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Repeals Section 36-9-7 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which previously authorized temporary gubernatorial appointments.
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Amends Section 36-9-8 to establish the 120-day election requirement for all Senate vacancies regardless of timing relative to general elections.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and Governor approval.
Legislative Description
Vacancies, United States Senator, temporary appointment by Governor until next general election authorized, Sec. 36-9-7 repealed; Sec. 36-9-8 am'd
Legislature
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Ethics and Elections
1/9/2018