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MN HF1363
MN HF1363Lieutenant governor vacancy filling process changed, and constitutional amendment proposed.
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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article V, section 5; changing the process for filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the process for filling a vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor. Currently, the last elected presiding officer becomes the new Lieutenant Governor in the event of a vacancy. Under this bill, the Governor would be required to appoint a new Lieutenant Governor, with the advice and consent of the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives, within 30 days of the vacancy occurring. The appointed Lieutenant Governor would have to be a member of the same political party as the outgoing Lieutenant Governor. If the Legislature is not in session during the 30-day period, the Governor must call a special session for the sole purpose of considering the appointment. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Minnesota voters at the 2022 general election.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Elections (on 02/22/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1363&ssn=0&y=2021 | 02/23/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1363&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/23/2021 |
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