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HI SB300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Senate President to appoint individuals to fill Senate vacancies if the Governor fails to meet statutory appointment deadlines
  • Authorizes the House Speaker to appoint individuals to fill House of Representatives vacancies if the Governor fails to meet statutory appointment deadlines
  • Establishes new deadlines (specific number of calendar days to be determined) for the Governor to make temporary appointments following legislative vacancies
  • Requires political parties to submit lists of three prospective appointees to the Governor within a specified timeframe (to be determined) after a vacancy occurs
  • Appointees must meet existing requirements including party membership for at least six months and residency in the same district as the prior incumbent

Legislative Description

Relating To State Legislative Vacancies.

Legislature

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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