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OR SB952
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sara Gelser Blouin
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AI Summary
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Requires the Governor to fill U.S. Senate vacancies by appointment within 30 days of the vacancy occurring
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Appointees must be qualified citizens who have been affiliated with the same political party as the departing Senator for at least 180 days before the vacancy occurred
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Special elections to fill U.S. Senate vacancies must be held between 80 and 150 days after the vacancy occurs
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Gubernatorial appointments expire when the term ends or when a successor is elected and qualified through the special election, whichever comes first
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Prohibits the Governor from appointing themselves to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy
Legislative Description
Relating to vacancies in the United States Senate.
Last Action
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
6/20/2025