HCR 2029 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to Article V, Section 6 regarding gubernatorial succession when a vacancy occurs due to death, resignation, removal, or permanent disability of the governor.

• Requires a special election to be called within six months of a vacancy, or allows the next general election to serve that purpose if occurring within six months, with the elected successor serving the remainder of the vacating governor's term.

• Maintains the line of succession through elected state officials (Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction) to temporarily fill the governor's office until a successor is elected.

• Requires the legislature to appoint temporary replacements for any state elected office vacated when an officeholder temporarily serves as governor.

• Submits the proposed amendment to voters at the next general election.