HB 17 - Repeals Special Elections - Alabama Key Vote
Alan Harper voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- House Bill Passed
- Jan. 23, 2018
- Introduced
- Jan. 9, 2018
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Title: Repeals Special Elections
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that repeals special elections within the state of Alabama and authorizes the Governor's appointee to serve until the next general election, effective immediately upon passage.
Highlights:
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Authorizes the governor to appoint the successor to a US Senate seat in cases where there is a vacancy until the next general election (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the Governor shall appoint a Senate replacement if a US Senate vacancy has occurred less than 76 days prior to the general election and the previous incumbent (Sec. 1).
Title: Repeals Special Elections