STATE OFFICE VACANCIES AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR – Amends existing law to provide for certain ineligibility for reappointment to the same position following express Senate rejection.

This bill modifies Idaho state laws to establish clearer rules for how the governor fills vacant state office positions and how the Senate reviews those appointments. It directly affects state officials, the governor, and the Senate by setting specific timelines for making appointments and defining consequences when the Senate rejects a nominee. The key provisions require the governor to fill certain vacancies within 12 months of a term ending and make appointments while the Senate is in session immediately. Additionally, if the Senate expressly rejects a gubernatorial appointee, that person cannot be reappointed to the same position for one year. The bill also includes technical corrections to existing statutes and declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.