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OR SB952

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sara Gelser Blouin

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to fill U.S. Senate vacancies by appointment within 30 days of the vacancy occurring

  • 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

  • Special elections to fill U.S. Senate vacancies must be held between 80 and 150 days after the vacancy occurs

  • Gubernatorial appointments expire when the term ends or when a successor is elected and qualified through the special election, whichever comes first

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules4/29/2025
Rules1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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