HB0020 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELECTIONS-SENATE VACANCY-PARTY
Last Action

3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Daniel Didech
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Election Code. Provides that any person appointed to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate shall be affiliated with the same political party as the person vacating the office if the person vacating the office was elected as a member of an established political party that is still in existence at the time of appointment. Provides that the appointee shall establish his or her political party affiliation by his or her record of voting in party primary elections or by holding or having held an office in a political party organization before appointment. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
12/05/2024HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
1/09/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/09/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/04/2025HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee