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La. Const. art. IV, § 15
Vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor
Should a vacancy occur in the office of lieutenant governor, the governor shall nominate a lieutenant governor, who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of the elected members of each house of the legislature. If the unexpired term exceeds one year, such person shall serve as lieutenant governor only until the office is filled as provided in Section 16(B) of this Article.
History
Acts 2006, No. 858, §1, approved Sept. 30, 2006, eff. Oct. 31, 2006.
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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