Relates to special elections of federal officers
This bill amends the state constitution to establish clear rules for filling vacancies in federal elected offices, primarily affecting U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring before July 1st of the final year of a term, to be held 70-80 days after the governor’s proclamation, and specifies that Senate vacancies must be filled by temporary appointment until a designated date (e.g., January 3rd following the next even-numbered year). If a special election isn’t held as required, the vacancy is filled at the next general election. These changes ensure consistent timelines for federal office vacancies while aligning with existing election schedules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Beth Walsh
RRepublican
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Brian Maher
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Chris Friend
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Josh Jensen
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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