HB0035

Vacancies in elected office.

Failed·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Wyoming HB0035 amends procedures for filling vacancies in federal and state offices, including special elections and temporary appointments.

Wyoming HB0035 revises the procedures for filling vacancies in federal and state offices. It specifies that a vacancy in the office of governor is filled by the acting governor until the end of the term if the vacancy occurs less than 60 days before the next general election. For other offices, such as United States senator, representative in congress, and state legislature, special elections are required if the vacancy occurs more than 60 days before the next general election.

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History

Feb 3, 2025

House

Did not Consider for Introduction

Jan 2, 2025

House

Received for Introduction

Dec 13, 2024

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