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.
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 Third Reading
YEA (35)
NAY (34)
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