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H03242025 Regular Session

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding how the vacancy of a United States Senator is filled.

UNITED STATES SENATORS -- Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding how the vacancy of a United States Senator is filled.

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This bill amends Idaho code 59-910 and 34-106 dealing with vacancies of United State Senators bringing them in line with United State Representative vacancies due to death, resignations or otherwise. This directed the Governor to appoint a day to hold a special election under Idaho Code 34-106.

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There will be no fiscal impact to state or local governments if this legislation passes unless a vacancy of a United State Senator seat becomes vacant then the establishment cost of a special election could cost up to an estimated amount of $1,000,000.

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