SB 335 - Brattin, Rick
Requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices other than U.S. Senator
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0087S.01I
Title
SB 335
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 335 - Current law grants the Governor the authority to fill vacancies in the statewide elected offices of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General. This act requires the Governor to instead call a special election to fill vacancies in such offices. Within 30 days of being notified of the vacancy, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to the Secretary of State and the special election shall take place not later than 60 days after the writ is issued.
SCOTT SVAGERA