SB1455 is a bill that proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the vacancy of public office. The bill seeks to reduce the consecutive amount of time a public officer may cease their duties before the office is deemed vacant from three months to 45 days. Additionally, the bill exempts members of the Legislature from this prescribed time frame relating to the vacancy of office. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes and would become effective on the general effective date.
The bill was vetoed by the Governor, who indicated that the changes proposed by S.B. 1455 are not needed at this time. Despite the veto, the bill outlines that if an officer receives orders for active military duty projected to continue for at least 45 consecutive days but less than the remainder of the officer's term, the office may be temporarily vacated and a temporary replacement appointed until the officer returns or their term expires.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 38-291, 38-300, 38-296
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-291, 38-300, 38-296