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MT HB856
Bill
Status
Failed
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
- Extends the period of inactivity that triggers an automatic office vacancy from 3 consecutive months to 4 consecutive months of failing to discharge official duties
- Exceptions to the vacancy rule remain for incumbents prevented by sickness, absent with legislative permission, or covered under military service provisions (10-1-1008)
- Appropriates $100 from the general fund to the Legislative Services Division for FY 2026 to monitor and report on the act's implementation
- Applies retroactively to vacancies beginning on or after January 1, 2025
- Takes effect upon passage and approval, except the appropriation section which is effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Revise incumbent vacancy in office laws
Legislature
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/22/2025
Committee Referrals
State Administration4/7/2025
State Administration3/24/2025
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