HB 1497 -- Vacancies in Statewide Offices

Sponsor:  Smith (150)

Currently, the Office of United States Senator and most statewide
offices, except for the Office of the Governor, may be filled by
a gubernatorial appointment when there is a vacancy.  This bill
requires special elections to be held for vacancies in the
offices of United States Senator, 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.  In the case
of a vacancy in the Office of the Attorney General or the Office
of the State Auditor, the Governor will appoint a temporary
acting attorney general or auditor who will serve until a special
election for the office is held.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm