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ID S1235

ID S1235
Amends 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
In Committee
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)

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