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MO SB82

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Schaefer

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor must issue a writ of election within 30 days of a lieutenant governor vacancy caused by death, resignation, removal, conviction after impeachment, or any other cause

  • Special election must be held within three months of the writ issuance to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the current term

  • Candidates shall be nominated and placed on the ballot in accordance with sections 115.305 to 115.405

  • During an impeachment proceeding, the office remains vacant until the impeachment is determined; if acquitted, the lieutenant governor is reinstated

  • The chief administrative assistant of the vacating lieutenant governor shall perform all official duties during any vacancy period

Legislative Description

Requires the Governor to call a special election if the office of Lieutenant Governor is vacated

Last Action

S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 82-Schaefer, with SCS

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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