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Who votes for the lieutenant governor?
People do not vote for a Lieutenant Governor. He or she is selected by the candidate running for Governor.
Who elects the Lieutenant Governor?
State voters elect the lieutenant governor. In most states, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on a single ticket, but other states vote for lieutenant governor separately, meaning he or she may be from a different party than the governor.
When does the lieutenant governor casts a vote in the General Assembly?
His vote is counted as the last vote
How many times does a bill have to be read before the governor sees it?
In the legislative process, a bill typically needs to be read three times in each chamber (the House and Senate) before it can be sent to the governor for approval. The first reading introduces the bill, the second allows for debate and amendments, and the third is the final vote. After passing both chambers, the bill is then presented to the governor for consideration.
Who is Lieutenant Governor of Indiana?
The current Governor of Indiana is Mitch Daniels (R). Daniels assumed office as the 49th Governor of Indiana on January 10, 2005. His second term will expire on January 14, 2013. The governor-elect is Mike Pence.
How is a law made in Illionis?
A bill may start in either house if it passes with a 3/5 vote it must go to the governor. The governor has 60 days to act on the bill, if the governor doesnt act on the bill within the 60 days it atomaclly becomes a law. If the governor vetos the bill another vote will beheld in the houses an dif they get a 3/5 vote it becomes a law...
How can a member of the senate delay the vote on a bill?
Senators are allowed to speak for or against a bill and a vote can not be taken until the everyone has had a reasonable opportunity to speak. However, there is a tactic known as the filibuster in which a senator or a group of Senators speak for no purpose except to delay a vote on the bill. The Senate can vote to end debate but this action currently required a 60% majority , so unless 60% of the senators want to end debate and get a vote, the debate can go on until the bill is withdrawn without a vote and the bill dies .
If the governor veto a bill how can the general assembly override the bill?
Two thirds of each House has to vote to override the Governor's veto, the Bill becomes a law.
Definition of no confidence vote?
A vote on a motion that indicates that the government has lost the confidence of the House if it is adopted. The government would then normally resign or request the Governor General/Lieutenant Governor to dissolve Parliament/Legislature and issue election writs.
Can bills be passes by the Senate or House except by three-fifths vote?
Yes, a simple majority is enough to pass an ordinary bill. However, especially in the Senate, the minority can filibuster against a bill. meaning they engage in an endless debate, thereby preventing the bill from coming up to a vote. In order to cut off debate and force a vote, a 3/5 vote is required by Senate rules.
Can bills be passed by the Senate or House except by three-fifths vote?
Yes, a simple majority is enough to pass an ordinary bill. However, especially in the Senate, the minority can filibuster against a bill. meaning they engage in an endless debate, thereby preventing the bill from coming up to a vote. In order to cut off debate and force a vote, a 3/5 vote is required by Senate rules.
Who is winning election for governor of Oregon?
In January 2011, doctor and former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber became Oregon's 37th governor. He was previously governor for two terms from 1995 to 2003.
