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HCR 25-1002
Overview: HCR 25-1002, Limit Election of Legislators Who Fill Vacancies, has been postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs.Purpos
Overview: HCR 25-1002, Limit Election of Legislators Who Fill Vacancies, has been postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs.
Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to limit the ability of the General Assembly to elect legislators to fill vacancies in the legislature. The intent is to ensure that such vacancies are filled through special elections rather than legislative appointments.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the General Assembly from electing legislators to fill vacancies in the legislature
- Requires all legislative vacancies to be filled through special elections
- Provides exceptions for vacancies that occur within a certain time frame before a regular election
Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution would impact the General Assembly's ability to fill legislative vacancies, as well as the constituents of the affected districts, who would be required to participate in special elections to fill the vacancies.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The resolution has been postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs, meaning it is unlikely to move forward in the legislative process at this time.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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