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ID S1351
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Gubernatorial appointees expressly rejected by the Senate become ineligible for reappointment to the same position for one year following the rejection
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Governor must fill appointments or vacancies requiring Senate confirmation within 90 days of term expiration or position vacancy, or by the start of the next legislative session, whichever is sooner
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Existing requirement for expired-term appointments gives governor or appointing authority 12 months to fill the position, with vacancy occurring if appointment letter not provided by the 36th legislative day of the subsequent session
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Amends Idaho Code Sections 59-904, 67-802, and 67-303 to implement these changes
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Declared an emergency measure with effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for certain ineligibility for reappointment to the same position following express Senate rejection and to establish certain timing requirements for gubernatorial appointments that are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
STATE OFFICE VACANCIES AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to State Affairs
3/13/2026