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Introduced
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
In Committee
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Dead
Vetoed
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Veto Overridden
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals KRS 63.200, which requires the Governor to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator; amends KRS 118.720 to require that the Governor sign a proclamation for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator and to extend the term of the candidate who wins special election to the remainder of the term; and amends KRS 118.740 and 118.770 to conform; EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a provision that required the Governor to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator. It amends the law to require the Governor to issue a proclamation for a special election to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy, and the winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The bill also makes conforming changes to other laws related to special elections. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating it is critical to safeguard the right to vote and ensure citizens can elect their U.S. Senator in the event of a vacancy.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Steven Rudy (R)*,
Kevin Bratcher (R),
Daniel Elliott (R),
Dan Fister (R),
Kim King (R),
Jason Petrie (R),
Last Action
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 187) (on 04/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb622.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/24RS/documents/0187.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb622/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for HB622 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24RS/hb622/vote_history.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 2 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/HB622/HFA2.pdf |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/HB622/HFA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb622/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/24RS/hb622/LM.pdf |
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