SB105

Requiring the governor to appoint a person to fill vacancies in the offices of United States senator, state treasurer and commissioner of insurance from a list of names approved by the legislature.

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Kansas SB105 requires the governor to appoint a person from a list of three nominees provided by the legislature to fill vacancies in the offices of.

Kansas SB105 establishes a process for filling vacancies in the offices of United States senator, state treasurer, and commissioner of insurance. The governor must make a temporary appointment within two days of a vacancy occurring. A joint committee on vacancy appointments, consisting of members from both houses of the legislature, reviews candidates and recommends three nominees to the governor. The governor must then appoint one of the three nominees to serve until a successor is elected and qualified.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 7, 2025

9:00 AM

House Elections Hearing

Mar 6, 2025

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Senate Will become law without Governor's signature

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Senate Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025

Mar 17, 2025

House

House Conference committee report now available