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LD 749

An Act To Ensure That The Will Of The Voters Is Reflected In Interim Appointments Of United States Senators

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David Boyer and 9 co-sponsors

LD 749 - An Act To Ensure That The Will Of The Voters Is Reflected In Interim Appointments Of United States Senators OverviewBill Number: LD 749 Title: An Act To Ensure That The W

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 749

LD 749 - An Act To Ensure That The Will Of The Voters Is Reflected In Interim Appointments Of United States Senators

Overview

Bill Number: LD 749
Title: An Act To Ensure That The Will Of The Voters Is Reflected In Interim Appointments Of United States Senators
Status: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Introduced: February 25, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of LD 749 was to ensure that interim appointments to fill vacant U.S. Senate seats would reflect the will of the state's voters. The bill aimed to address concerns that gubernatorial appointments to Senate vacancies may not align with the electorate's preferences expressed through recent elections.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the governor to appoint an interim U.S. Senator from the same political party as the previous office holder
  • Specifies that the interim appointee must have received at least 40% of the vote in the most recent general election for that Senate seat
  • Mandates a special election be held within 90 days to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • This bill would impact the governor's authority to make interim appointments to fill U.S. Senate vacancies in the state.
  • Voters in the state would be affected, as the bill aims to ensure their electoral preferences are reflected in interim appointments.
  • Political parties would also be impacted, as the bill requires the interim appointee to be from the same party as the previous office holder.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

LD 749 was introduced in the state legislature on February 25, 2025 but ultimately died in the possession of the Senate when the legislature adjourned sine die. The bill did not progress any further in the legislative process and was placed in the legislative files, effectively killing it.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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