HB212 Alabama 2014 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Legislature, elections, vacancy in office of senator or representative, Sec. 17-15-1 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Existing law provides that, unless otherwise
provided by law, whenever a vacancy occurs in an
elected state, county, or municipal law, the
vacancy is filled by appointment of the Governor</p><p class="bill_description">
Existing law also provides for filling a vacancy in
the office of senator or representative in the
Legislature by special election</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would repeal the provision of law
that provides for a special election to fill a
vacancy in the office of senator or representative
in the Legislature, thereby allowing the Governor
to fill such a vacancy by appointment</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Section 17-15-1, Code of Alabama 1975,
relating to special elections, to repeal the provision of law
that provides for the a special election to fill a vacancy in
the office of senator or representative in the Legislature.
</p>
Subjects
Legislature
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2014 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB212 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |