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MO HB1204

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jason Chipman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 21.110, RSMo to establish a 30-day deadline for the governor to issue a writ of election when a legislative vacancy occurs during recess
  • Replaces the previous vague requirement to act "without delay" with a specific timeframe of no later than 30 days
  • Applies to vacancies caused by resignation, death, or other notice of vacancy for members of either the House or Senate
  • The 30-day clock begins when the resignation becomes effective or when the governor receives notice of the vacancy

Legislative Description

Specifies that the Governor must, within 30 days, issue a writ of election to supply a vacancy in either house of the General Assembly

Last Action

Referred: Select Committee on State and Local Governments(H)

5/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on State and Local Governments5/13/2015
Elections3/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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