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HB 25-1100

Requirements for Filling Certain Vacancies in Offices

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Luck

HB 25-1100 aimed to streamline vacancy filling in Colorado by changing committee makeup and extending deadlines, impacting political parties and elected officials.

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1100

Summary of HB 25-1100: Requirements for Filling Certain Vacancies in Offices

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HB 25-1100
Introduced: January 27, 2025
Status: Postponed Indefinitely by House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs on April 7, 2025
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Luck

The purpose of HB 25-1100 is to modify the requirements and procedures for filling vacancies in certain elected offices within Colorado. The bill aims to streamline the process by adjusting the composition of vacancy committees and extending deadlines for filling vacancies.

Key Provisions

  1. Vacancy Committee Composition:

    • If a political party's central committee fails to select a vacancy committee, the committee will now include:
      • Members of the central committee.
      • Individuals elected as delegates to the applicable district assembly.
    • This change applies to vacancies for county commissioners and members of the State Board of Education.

  2. Deadline Adjustments:

    • The bill reduces the notice period for vacancy committee meetings from 10 days to 6 days for county commissioners and General Assembly members.
    • It extends the deadlines for filling vacancies:
      • From 10 days to 30 days for the vacancy committee to fill a county commissioner position.
      • From 15 days to 35 days for the governor to appoint a replacement if the vacancy committee does not act.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • The bill primarily impacts political parties, their central committees, and the processes for filling vacancies in elected offices.
    • It is relevant to county commissioners and members of the State Board of Education, as well as the General Assembly.

  • Fiscal Impact:

    • The fiscal note indicates that HB 25-1100 has no fiscal impact on state or local governments. No appropriations are required, and it does not affect state revenue or expenditures.

Procedural Aspects

  • Effective Date:

    • The bill would take effect 90 days after adjournment of the General Assembly, assuming no referendum petition is filed against it.

  • Legislative Actions:

    • The bill was introduced and assigned to the House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs. However, it was postponed indefinitely, meaning it will not proceed further in the legislative process.

Conclusion

HB 25-1100 sought to update the procedures for filling vacancies in certain elected offices in Colorado by modifying the composition of vacancy committees and adjusting related deadlines. Despite its introduction, the bill was ultimately postponed indefinitely, halting any further consideration or implementation of its provisions.

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

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