Relates to special elections of federal officers
This bill amends the state constitution to establish specific rules for filling vacancies in U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring more than three months before a general election (held 70-80 days after a governor's proclamation) and sets temporary appointment periods for Senate vacancies based on calendar year timing. These rules directly affect how federal offices are filled when vacancies arise, ensuring vacancies are addressed within defined election cycles. The changes apply specifically to federal elected positions, not state offices.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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upper
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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