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ID H0585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • The legislative district committee of the same political party as the former member must submit one (1) name to the governor within fifteen (15) days instead of submitting a list of three (3) nominations
  • The governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment within fifteen (15) days from the submitted name
  • If the committee fails to submit a name within the fifteen (15) day period, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment within five (5) days
  • The appointee must possess constitutional qualifications and be affiliated with the same political party as the former member
  • The vacancy shall remain filled by appointment until the next general election, when it shall be filled by election

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise how vacancies in the Legislature are filled.

LEGISLATURE

Last Action

Bill Previously Held at Desk, Referred to State Affairs

3/7/2014

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/7/2014

Full Bill Text

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