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MN HF2022
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Phyllis Kahn
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AI Summary
- Proposes constitutional amendment to abolish the office of lieutenant governor in Minnesota
- Removes lieutenant governor from Minnesota Constitution Article V, sections 1, 2, and 5
- Establishes secretary of state as successor to governor in case of vacancy, with senate presiding officer becoming secretary of state if both offices become vacant
- Amendment scheduled for submission to voters at the 2014 general election, taking effect January 6, 2015 if approved
- Legislature authorized to provide by law for gubernatorial succession in cases of removal, death, resignation, or inability of both governor and secretary of state
Legislative Description
Lieutenant governor office abolished, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Government Operations
2/25/2014
Committee Referrals
Government Operations2/25/2014
Full Bill Text
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