On page 1, line 11, of the Introduced bill, after "party." delete "Section 2. That chapter 12-5 be amended with a NEW SECTION:"
On page 1, line 12, of the Introduced bill, after "SECTION:" delete "A candidate for Governor shall nominate a candidate for lieutenant governor by certifying the nomination to the secretary of state no later than five p. m. central time on the second Tuesday in August in the year of the election. The candidate for Governor and the candidate's nominee for lieutenant governor shall sign the certification."
On page 1, line 16, of the Introduced bill, after "certification." delete "A candidate for lieutenant governor may withdraw from the nomination by filing a request under oath with the secretary of state. If a candidate for lieutenant governor withdraws, the candidate for Governor must nominate a replacement by certifying the nomination to the secretary of state no later than five p. m. central time on the second Tuesday in August in the year of the election. The candidate for Governor and the candidate's replacement nominee for lieutenant governor shall sign the certification.
The secretary of state may not place the name of the candidate for Governor on the general election ballot until a candidate for lieutenant governor has been certified.
The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, prescribing the forms of the certification and withdrawal of a candidate for lieutenant governor."
On page 2, after line 3, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 12-6:
A nominating petition filed by or on behalf of a candidate for a party's nomination for Governor must include the name of the individual that the candidate selects as lieutenant governor. The candidate must certify the selection to the secretary of state, and the candidate for Governor and the candidate's selection for lieutenant governor must sign the certification before the nominating petition may be circulated. The name of the candidate's selection for lieutenant governor must be included on the ballot in the same way as the party's candidate for lieutenant governor is listed on the general election ballot.
The candidate for lieutenant governor selected by the candidate for Governor who receives the highest number of votes at the primary election or, if applicable, runoff election held pursuant to § 12-6-51.1, is nominated as the party's candidate for lieutenant governor."
On page 2, after line 3, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 12-6:
For good cause, a candidate for lieutenant governor may withdraw from the nomination by filing a request under oath with the secretary of state. If a candidate for lieutenant governor withdraws, the candidate for Governor must nominate a replacement by certifying the nomination to the secretary of state no later than five p.m. central time on the second Tuesday in August in the year of the election. The candidate for Governor and the candidate's replacement nominee for lieutenant governor shall sign the certification.
The secretary of state may not place the name of the candidate for Governor on the general election ballot until a candidate for lieutenant governor has been certified.
The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, prescribing the forms of the certification and withdrawal of a candidate for lieutenant governor."
On page 2, line 8, of the Introduced bill, delete " August" and insert " July"
On page 2, line 9, of the Introduced bill, remove the overstrikes from " before the nominating petitions are circulated."
On page 2, line 11, of the Introduced bill, delete "An " and insert "For good cause, an "
On page 2, after line 23, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 5. That § 12-25-28 be AMENDED:
12-25-28. Any candidate for the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, Governor, lieutenant governor, circuit court judge, or the Legislature shall file a statement of financial interest with the secretary of state not more than fifteen days after filing the candidate's nominating petitions. Any Supreme Court justice shall file a statement of financial interest with the secretary of state not more than fifteen days following notice to the secretary of state of the justice's intention to place the justice's name on the retention ballot. A violation of this section is a petty offense. Any intentional violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor."
On page 2, after line 23, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 6. That § 12-25-29 be AMENDED:
12-25-29. Any
candidate for
lieutenant governor,
state treasurer, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor,
public utilities commissioner, or commissioner of school and public
lands shall file a statement of financial interest with the secretary
of state not more than fifteen days after the candidate's nomination
is certified. A violation of this section is a petty offense. Any
intentional violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor."