HB 681 -- Vacancies in Statewide Offices

Sponsor:  Smith (150)

Currently, most statewide offices, except for the Office of the
Governor, allow for a gubernatorial appointment when there is a
vacancy in an office.  This bill requires special elections to be
held for vacancies in the offices of the Lieutenant Governor,
Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and State
Treasurer.  If there is an impeachment proceeding for one of
these officers, the Governor will temporarily administer the
duties of the office until the trial; and if there is a
conviction, the special election process will be used to fill the
vacancy.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am