Amends existing law to provide that subscribing to the oath of office for certain elective offices shall create a vacancy in certain other offices.

This legislation adds to the circumstances under which elected 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. Thislegislationalsomakesallowanceforduelofficeholdingsinthosefromsmallercommunities,wherefinding someone to serve may be more difficult. Such exemptions would be: 1) City with population of less than 1000; 2) School districts with less than 500 enrolled students; 3) Counties with a population of less than 10,000. 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.