Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term
This bill amends the state constitution to require special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general when vacancies occur during a term. It directly affects state government operations by establishing a process to fill these leadership roles promptly rather than leaving positions unfilled until the next general election. The key provision mandates that a special election be held to select a replacement for either office if a vacancy arises before the end of a term. This change ensures continuity in key state financial and legal oversight positions. The bill does not alter the existing requirement that these officials be elected at the same time as the governor.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
4
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
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