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NC S868

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Wiley Nickel

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires North Carolina to hold a special election to fill US Senate vacancies caused by death, resignation, or other reasons before the senator's term expires
  • Governor appoints a temporary replacement until the special election occurs, selecting from a list of three candidates recommended by the vacating senator's political party if recommendations are provided within 30 days
  • Special election must be held more than 90 days but less than 180 days after the vacancy occurs and may coincide with another scheduled election
  • Governor may adjust the timeframe if another scheduled election falls within 30 days to allow the special election to coincide with it
  • Becomes effective upon enactment and applies to all vacancies occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

Filling of US Senate Vacancies

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

6/26/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/26/2020

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