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Committee advances amendment to require special election for lone lieutenant governor vacancy
Summary
Sen. Gavan told the State Government Committee SB 271 would require a special election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy that occurs during the first two years of a term so voters elect both governor and lieutenant governor; the committee approved the measure by voice vote.
The State Government Committee advanced SB 271 after Sen. Gavan told members the measure would add a provision to the state constitution requiring a special election if only the lieutenant governor’s office is vacant during the first two years of a governor’s term. Sen. Gavan said the special election would occur during…
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