S 1351·ID·senate
STATE OFFICE VACANCIES AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR – Amends existing law to provide for certain ineligibility for reappointment to the same position following express Senate rejection.
FailedFiled Mar 2, 2026
Sponsor: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
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Read second time as amended in House; Filed for Third Reading
Apr 2, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Idaho law so that anyone the Senate expressly rejects for a gubernatorial appointment cannot be reappointed to the same position for one year. It also obligates the governor to make or fill any appointment subject to Senate consent within 90 days of a vacancy. The changes affect all state offices that require Senate advice and consent and aim to speed up the filling of vacant posts.
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