Senate Sponsors: RAUSCHENBERGER. Short description: CNTY CD-ST ATTNY-VACANCY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Deletes the current provisions concerning filling a vacancy in the office of State's Attorney. Provides that a majority of the circuit judges may declare a vacancy in the office of State's Attorney. Provides that when a vacancy is declared, an individual designated by the elected State's Attorney shall automatically assume the office. Provides that if no designee has been named by the State's Attorney, a majority of the circuit judges may appoint a competent attorney to fill the office. Provides that the appointment lasts until a new State's Attorney is elected and qualified. Provides that if more than 28 months remain in the State's Attorney's term, the designated or appointed person shall serve until the next general election, at which time a State's Attorney shall be elected for the balance of the unexpired term. Provides that if, after a vacancy is declared, the elected State's Attorney is able to resume the office, a majority of the circuit judges shall declare that a vacancy no longer exists and the elected State's Attorney shall resume his or her duties. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status