Signed by Governor Tina Kotek

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs in Oregon.

Highlights:

• Specifies that for any special election called by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the election or office of United States Senator, the special election must occur not less than 80 days and not more than 150 days after the vacancy occurred (Sec. 1).

• Requires that for a vacancy in the election or office of United States Senator, the Governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment. The Governor shall make the appointment no later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the person appointed must (Sec. 1):

• Be a citizen qualified to hold the office; and

• For at least 180 days before the date on which the vacancy occurred, be affiliated with the same political party as the person who vacated the office of United States Senator.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Governor to appoint a United States Senator when a vacancy in the office occurs in Oregon.

Highlights:

• Specifies that for any special election called by the Governor to fill a vacancy in the election or office of United States Senator, the special election must occur not less than 80 days and not more than 150 days after the vacancy occurred (Sec. 1).

• Requires that for a vacancy in the election or office of United States Senator, the Governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment. The Governor shall make the appointment no later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the person appointed must (Sec. 1):

• Be a citizen qualified to hold the office; and

• For at least 180 days before the date on which the vacancy occurred, be affiliated with the same political party as the person who vacated the office of United States Senator.

Full Bill Text