SENATE BILL REPORT

                           SJR 8223

                    AS OF JANUARY 24, 1994

Brief Description:  Amending the Constitution to abolish the secretary of state.

SPONSORS: Senators Quigley, Pelz, Snyder, Loveland and Talmadge

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Staff:  Eugene Green (786‑7405)

Hearing Dates:

BACKGROUND:

Article III, Section 1 of the state Constitution declares that the executive department shall consist of a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and a Commissioner of Public Lands.

SUMMARY:

Upon approval and ratification of the qualified voters of the state at the next general election, the Office of Secretary of State is abolished.  The Attorney General shall assume responsibility for all duties of the Secretary of State.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested

Effective Date:  January 13, 1997