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AL SB169

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 136 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022 to authorize the Governor to appoint an individual to fill a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor
  • Currently, the Governor has appointment authority for vacancies in Attorney General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, but not for Lieutenant Governor
  • Any appointed individual would serve until the disability is removed or a successor is elected and qualified
  • Election on the proposed amendment shall be held according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Constitution and state election laws
  • Amendment becomes valid upon voter approval

Legislative Description

Executive Branch, Governor authorized to appoint vacancy in office of Lieutenant Governor, statewide constitutional amendment

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

Last Action

Currently Indefinitely Postponed

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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