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H0497CLOSE VOTE2024 Regular Session

Amends existing law to provide that subscribing to certain elective oaths of office shall create a vacancy in any other office held.

PUBLIC OFFICE -- Amends existing law to provide that subscribing to certain elective oaths of office shall create a vacancy in any other office held.

PUBLIC OFFICE

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation adds to the circumstances under which elective local offices would be considered vacant, to include when the local government office holder becomes a federal, statewide, or state legislative office holder. It would not apply to those who hold state legislative office as a temporary or emergency successor. This change will ensure that a federal, statewide, or state legislative office holder’s full attention and focus is given to the high office to which they have been elected, and their interest in the well-being of the citizens of their state or district is neither divided nor weighted. In addition, it prevents the concentration of power and allows more voices to be heard and represented in all facets of our government.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 29, 2024

House Third Reading

Close vote✓ Passed
35 Yea
34 Nay
1 absentPassed by 1.43 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

BILL INFO

Session
2024
Chamber
house
Status date
Feb 29, 2024

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