SENATE BILL 325

File Code: Elections

Sponsored By:

Senator Colburn

Entitled:

Election Law - Special Election to Fill Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator

Synopsis:

Altering the process for filling a vacancy in the office of United States Senator; repealing the authority of the Governor to make an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator under specified circumstances; requiring the Governor to issue a proclamation to call for a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator under specified circumstances; authorizing the Governor to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator temporarily under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

1/28

First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

2/11

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Congress, U.S

Elections -see also- Ballots; Camp Financ; Pol Cands; Voting

Governor

Local Government Mandates

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Election Law

( 8-601 , 8-602 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered