Sara Gelser Blouin
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 8
Primary
Requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs. Requires that the appointed Senator be of the same political party as the elected Senator who vacated the office. Prohibits the Governor from appointing the Governor to fill the vacancy. Requires the Governor to call a special election within a specified period after the vacancy occurs. Requires the appointment to end when a replacement is elected.
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Chapter 318, 2025 Laws.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Third reading. Carried by Pham H. Passed.
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 29, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed.
Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 04-23 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| A-Engrossed | |
| Enrolled | |
| Introduced | |
| Senate Amendments to Introduced | |
| SRULES Amendment -3 |
| Document | Format |
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| 2025-04-02 Proposed Amendment -2 | |
| 2025-04-02 Proposed Amendment -1 |
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