Senate Concurrent Resolution 1008 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to create elected lieutenant governor position as joint candidate with governor on a single ticket beginning with 2027 elections.

• Requires each gubernatorial nominee to name a lieutenant governor nominee at least 60 days before general election, with both names appearing on ballot indicating joint candidacy and a single vote counting for both positions.

• Establishes lieutenant governor succession to governorship upon governor's death, resignation, removal, or permanent disability; allows governor to appoint lieutenant governor replacement subject to legislative approval if vacancy occurs.

• Removes attorney general from succession line and specifies order of succession through secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction if both governor and lieutenant governor vacancies exist.

• Maintains lieutenant governor powers and duties as prescribed by law.