Mideast Constitutional Amendment: Vote Tracker/Discussion

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Does a new Lt. Governor need to be appointed, or will the position remain vacant until the next election?

Not to seem opportunistic , but the next election isn't for another 3 1/2 months, one should probably be apportioned.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

At least as far as I'm concerned, there will not be a lawsuit. My opinion on this matter differs from yours and the governor's - in my view the prerequisite for a vacancy is that someone previously held the office in question - but I'm fine with your general opinion. The most important to me was that we could hear what the representative of our judicial branch has to say before we proceed on this matter. And this is the case now.

If I have time, I may file suit.  TJ really hasn't had much to do... why not put the position to use?

If the position was want to not be filled yet, the amendment should've had it take affect when the next Governor is sworn in in May. There's still 3/4 of a term left.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

At least as far as I'm concerned, there will not be a lawsuit. My opinion on this matter differs from yours and the governor's - in my view the prerequisite for a vacancy is that someone previously held the office in question - but I'm fine with your general opinion. The most important to me was that we could hear what the representative of our judicial branch has to say before we proceed on this matter. And this is the case now.

If I have time, I may file suit.  TJ really hasn't had much to do... why not put the position to use?

If the position was want to not be filled yet, the amendment should've had it take affect when the next Governor is sworn in in May. There's still 3/4 of a term left.

How can something that was never filled "fall vacant"?

It would kinda be a failure on the part of the Assembly for being so vague. But I believe their intent was for the Governor to nominate someone to fill it, and then someone would officially run for it in May.