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CT SB00919

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 3-124 to clarify Attorney General candidate qualifications, effective October 1, 2013
  • Requires candidates to be state electors and attorneys at law who have been continuous members of the Connecticut bar for at least ten years immediately prior to taking office
  • Changes language from "at least ten years' active practice at the bar" to "continuous period of at least ten years immediately prior to taking office"
  • Removes obsolete reference to the Attorney General's office location at the Capitol
  • Maintains existing requirements for annual salary of $110,000, full-time devotion to duties, and $10,000 bond

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Qualifications For Candidates Seeking Election To The Office Of The Attorney General.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/13

3/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2013

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