SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5728
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
As Reported by Senate Committee On:
Government Operations & Elections, February 19, 2009
Title: An act relating to elections to fill the remainder of unexpired terms of office for certain statewide elected officials.
Brief Description: Concerning elections to fill the remainder of unexpired terms of office for certain statewide elected officials.
Sponsors: Senators McDermott, Fairley, Oemig, Pridemore and Shin.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Government Operations & Elections: 2/19/09 [DP].
SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS & ELECTIONS |
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Fairley, Chair; Oemig, Vice Chair; Roach, Ranking Minority Member; McDermott.
Staff: Alison Mendiola (786-7483)
Background: When a state officer leaves office before the completion of that person's term, another person is appointed to fill that office until the next general election. Statewide general elections in odd-numbered years may only fill the remainder of unexpired terms of specific state offices. The offices are as follows:
member of the Senate;
member of the House of Representatives;
Lieutenant Governor;
Secretary of State;
State Treasurer;
Attorney General;
Superintendent of Public Instruction; and
Commissioner of Public Lands.
Summary of Bill: A person may be elected to fill the remainder of an unexpired term for the office of Governor at a general election held in an odd-numbered year.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: The Office of the Governor should be treated in the same manner as the other statewide elective offices.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator McDermott, prime sponsor.