H.B. 443: Amendments to Procedure to Fill A Legislative Vacancy

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill modifies provisions relating to filling a vacancy in the Legislature.

• Defines terms
• Requires all vacancies in the Legislature to remain vacant until filled by a special election
• Establishes a procedure for calling a special election to fill a vacancy in the Legislature
• Describes the dates, which coincide with the dates of other elections, on which a special primary election or a special general election may be held to fill a vacancy in the Legislature
• Provides a method for calling a special primary election or a special general election to fill a vacancy in the Legislature on a date other than a date that coincides with the dates of other elections
• Provides for a temporary appointment to fill a vacancy in the Legislature that occurs, or will exist, during a general session of the Legislature, until the vacancy is filled by a special election described in this bill

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Andrew Stoddard