Modifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the general assembly
HB 3181 modifies how vacancies in the state's General Assembly are filled. It requires the governor to issue a special election writ within 10 days if a member dies during legislative recess, unless the vacancy occurs less than 90 days before a general election. The special election must then be held within 60 days of the writ being issued. This bill directly affects the governor's process for replacing vacant legislative seats and impacts the timeline for holding elections to fill those seats.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Woods
DDemocratic
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