Bill > SF57

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would change the process for filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor. The key provisions are: 1) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, would appoint a person to become the new lieutenant governor in the event of a vacancy, rather than the last elected presiding officer assuming the role. 2) If the governor appoints a member of the legislature to serve as lieutenant governor, that member must resign their legislative office upon acceptance of the appointment. 3) The proposed amendment would be submitted to Minnesota voters at the 2022 general election.