Attorney general-elected.
AN ACT relating to the attorney general; providing for the election of the attorney general; designating the attorney general as a state elected official; setting the attorney general's term of office; setting the attorney general's salary; providing for filling a vacancy in the position; repealing and modifying provisions for interim appointment; providing for the application of the Ethics and Disclosure Act and other laws to the office of the attorney general and attorney general as a state elected official; amending certain provisions regarding actions the attorney general takes requiring approval of or pursuant to the direction of the governor; prescribing additional duties of the attorney general; making conforming amendments; and providing for effective dates.
This bill proposes to change how the state attorney general is selected and operate. It suggests that the attorney general should be elected by the people, rather than appointed by the governor. The bill sets the term of office, salary, and duties of the elected attorney general, and it describes what should happen if the position becomes vacant. It also clarifies that the Ethics and Disclosure Act applies to the attorney general, and it makes some changes to how the attorney general works with the governor.
This bill would affect the process of selecting and overseeing the state attorney general, a key legal and law enforcement position. It would also impact the duties and responsibilities of the attorney general.
The bill was introduced on January 31, 2025, and passed through a House committee on February 5, 2025. However, it failed on February 10, 2025, and did not get further consideration.