S.J.R. G (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS - LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR APPOINTMENT

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR APPOINTMENT - S.J.R. G (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Joint Resolution G (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Ken Sikkema

CONTENT

The joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article V, Section 21 of the State Constitution to provide that a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor would have to be filled by appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Currently, under the State Constitution, a vacancy in the office of Secretary of State or Attorney General must be filled by appointment by the Governor.

The joint resolution would have to be submitted to the voters at the next general election, if two-thirds of the members elected and serving in each house of the Legislature approved the resolution.

- Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 3-1-99 - Fiscal Analyst: B. BowermanFloor\sjrg - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.