Section 16. Filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor

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Lieutenant governor

Summary: (Section repealed) Require the lieutenant governor to be elected jointly with the governor; provide for the duties of the lieutenant governor

Election Date: June 8, 1976

Votes For Ratification: 1085175

Votes Against Ratification: 689244

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1975 76 SJR 4

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Filling a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor

The lieutenant-governor shall be president of the senate, but shall vote only when the senate is equally divided; and in case of his absence or impeachment, or when he shall exercise the office of governor, the senate shall choose a president pro tempore.

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