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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO ELECTIONS - GENERAL STATE OFFICERS

     

     Introduced By: Representative Arthur J. Corvese

     Date Introduced: May 10, 2023

     Referred To: House State Government & Elections

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 17-2 of the General Laws entitled "General State Officers" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     17-2-4.1. Vacancies in the office of lieutenant governor.

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     If the office of lieutenant governor shall become vacant or shall have become vacant by

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reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the general assembly in grand committee shall elect a

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person who would otherwise be eligible to both run for the office and hold the office of lieutenant

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governor, pursuant to the constitution of the state of Rhode Island, to fill said vacancy.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO ELECTIONS - GENERAL STATE OFFICERS

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     This act would enable the general assembly, while in grand committee, to fill a vacancy in

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the office of the lieutenant governor.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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