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ID S1235
ID S1235Amends existing law to provide that gubernatorial appointees who are expressly rejected by the Senate shall not be appointed to any position requiring the advice and consent of the Senate for a period of one year following the Senate's express rejection.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO STATE OFFICE VACANCIES; AMENDING SECTION 59-904, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A GU
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to prevent individuals whose appointments to state positions requiring Senate approval have been explicitly rejected by the Senate from being reappointed to any similar position for one year following that rejection. The "advice and consent of the Senate" refers to the process where the state Senate must approve certain appointments made by the governor. This provision aims to ensure that individuals who have been deemed unsuitable for one position by the Senate cannot be immediately placed in another position that also requires Senate confirmation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1235/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1235.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1235SOP.pdf |
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