§ 48-1310 — Assumption of powers and duties of legislator by emergency interim successor

If in the event of an attack a legislator is unavailable, his or her emergency interim successor shall exercise the powers and assume the duties of such legislator. An emergency interim successor shall exercise these powers and assume these duties until the incumbent legislator, or a legislator appointed or elected and legally qualified can act. Each house of the legislature shall, in accordance with its own rules, determine who is entitled under the provisions of this act to exercise the powers and assume the duties of its members. All constitutional and statutory provisions pertaining to ouster of a legislator shall be applicable to an emergency interim successor who is exercising the powers and assuming the duties of a legislator.

Legislative History

L. 1961, ch. 252, § 10; June 30.