New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Vacancy Act (2008)
From Ballotpedia
Contents |
The New Mexico Lieutenant Governor Vacancy Act appeared on the November 4, 2008 ballot in New Mexico. It was one of five proposed constitutional amendments the the New Mexico Constitution that were legislatively-referred to the ballot by the New Mexico State Legislature.
2008 election results
These election results are based on the New Mexico Elections Division.[1]
| Lieutenant Governor Vacancy Act | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes or no | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes
| 459,559 | 69% | ||
| No | 208,472 | 31% | ||
| Total votes | 668,031 | 100% | ||
Specific Provisions
The proposed amendment provides that, in the case of a vacany in the office of Lieutenant Governor, the Governor shall fill the vacany by appointment with the consent of the Senate.
Background
Article V. Section 7 currently states "…In case there is no lieutenant governor, or in case he is for any reason unable to perform the duties of governor, then the secretary of state shall perform the duties of governor, and, in case there is no secretary of state, then the president pro tempore of the senate, or in case there is no president pro tempore of the senate, or he is for any reason unable to perform the duties of governor, then the speaker of the house shall succeed to the office of governor, or act as governor as hereinbefore provided. (As amended November 2, 1948.) "[2]
Supporters
State senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino introduced Senate Joint Resolution 8 (SJR 8) which authorized placing the proposed amendment on the ballot.
External links
References
- ↑ New Mexico Elections Division, 2008 Election Results
- ↑ http://www.nmlaws.org/nxt/gateway.dll/newmex/1/71/77?f=templates&fn=default.htm
