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SB 5 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Last action
Jan 8, 2025 — Pending Introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
69 · High