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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the filling of vacancies in the office of United States Senator. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require the Governor to appoint a person to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator, with the appointee being of the same political party as the person who vacated the office. If the person who vacated the office changed their political party affiliation after taking office, the appointee must be of the same political party that the vacating officeholder was when they were elected or appointed to that office. The appointed Senator will serve until the election and qualification of the person duly elected to fill the vacancy.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H775 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H775.pdf |
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