CACR 10 (1991): relating to making the position of attorney general an elected position. providing that the attorney general be elected for a term coterminous with that of the governor; and vacancies in the office of attorney general be filled by an interim successor app

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CACR 10 (1991)

relating to making the position of attorney general an elected position. providing that the attorney general be elected for a term coterminous with that of the governor; and vacancies in the office of attorney general be filled by an interim successor app

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1991. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–3. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Spear (Ches 13)
  • Rep. Champagne (Ches 17)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ23,P305
  • February 8, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 21, 1991: HEARING FEB21 11:30 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 6, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR19 (VOTE 9-3)
  • March 6, 1991: MIN REPORT OTP
  • March 19, 1991: REP SPEAR SUBST OTP, ML DIV(110-196); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ53A,P1090

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