Sec. 4. When the governor:
(1) obtains information concerning the death of an individual who:
(A) holds a state office (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-97); or
(B) is a judge of a circuit, superior, probate, county, or city court; and
(2) is reasonably satisfied that the information described in subdivision (1) is true;
the governor shall fill the vacancy as provided by law.