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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the gubernatorial line of succession
Topics:Courts & civil law
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2020
- Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
- Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot
Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the consequences of a governor becoming temporarily or permanently unable to perform the duties of the governor. 2003 the lieutenant governor shall have the powers of the governor until the governor is able to resume the office. In the case of a permanent disability, death, resignation, or removal from office of the governor including by impeachment, the lieutenant governor shall assume the office of the governor.
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In this case, the former lieutenant governor shall appoint a new lieutenant governor, who will have the same powers and duties as one who was elected, including the duty to act as governor, or to assume the office of the governor and appoint a new lieutenant governor. /tm 4/ 4
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