§ 17-2-4. Filling vacancies in offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
If the offices of governor and lieutenant governor are both vacant by reason of death or otherwise, they shall be filled by the general assembly in grand committee, and the acting governor shall, if the general assembly is not then in session, call a special session of the general assembly for that purpose within twenty (20) days after both of the offices become vacant, if a stated session is not sooner to occur.
History of Section.P.L. 1901, ch. 826, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 14, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 13, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 320, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 17-1-5; G.L. 1956, § 17-2-4; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-2 - General State Officers
Section 17-2-1. - General officers enumerated — Election and terms.
Section 17-2-2. - Death or incapacity of governor elect.
Section 17-2-3. - Elections by general assembly on failure to elect or incapacity of person elected.
Section 17-2-4. - Filling vacancies in offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
Section 17-2-5. - Vacancies in other general offices.
Section 17-2-6. - Majority required in general assembly — Term of officer elected to fill vacancy.