Idaho S1351 amends state law to make certain rejected gubernatorial appointees ineligible for reappointment for one year.

Idaho S1351 amends Section 59-904 of the Idaho Code to establish that if the Senate expressly rejects a gubernatorial appointee, the rejected individual will be ineligible for reappointment to the same position for one year following the rejection. The bill also modifies the duties of the governor, including the requirement to fill vacancies within a specified timeframe and to provide documentation to the Senate. Additionally, it declares an emergency and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Idaho S1351 amends state law to make certain rejected gubernatorial appointees ineligible for reappointment for one year.

Idaho S1351 amends Section 59-904 of the Idaho Code to establish that if the Senate expressly rejects a gubernatorial appointee, the rejected individual will be ineligible for reappointment to the same position for one year following the rejection. The bill also modifies the duties of the governor, including the requirement to fill vacancies within a specified timeframe and to provide documentation to the Senate. Additionally, it declares an emergency and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.