2017 Senate Joint Resolution H

Create process to fill lieutenant governor vacancy

Introduced in the Senate

March 9, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To place before voters in the next general election a constitutional amendment establishing a process for appointing a new lieutenant governor if the office becomes vacant. The governor would appoint a nominee who would have to be approved by a majority of the state House and Senate.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations