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Representative Stephanie Mickelson designates Maria Hatch as temporary substitute for LD 32 Seat A
Summary
Representative Stephanie Mickelson filed a letter designating Maria Hatch of Idaho Falls as a qualified substitute for Legislative District 32 Seat A, effective Jan. 13 through Jan. 17, 2025; the House clerk noted the oath had been previously administered and welcomed Representative Hatch to the floor.
Representative Stephanie Mickelson filed a written designation on the House floor Jan. 13 that names Maria Hatch of Idaho Falls as a qualified substitute for Legislative District 32, Seat A.
Mickelson read the letter into the record: “I have the honor to inform you that pursuant to Title 67, Section 412, Idaho Code, I have designated Maria Hatch of Idaho Falls as a qualified substitute for Legislative District 32, Seat A, Bonneville County, State of Idaho. This designation is effective January 13 and will continue through 01/17/2025. Sincerely, Representative Stephanie Mickelson.”
The clerk told the House that the oath had been previously administered and that a copy of the letter was filed with the chief clerk. The House welcomed Representative Hatch to the floor; no roll-call vote or motion was recorded in the provided excerpt.
Why it matters: under Title 67, Section 412 of the Idaho Code (cited in the letter), a legislator may designate a qualified substitute to serve for limited periods. The transcript shows the formal notice was entered in the House record and the substitute’s oath had been completed prior to the floor acknowledgment.
Procedural notes: the designation was presented as a communication to the Speaker and entered into the House record. The transcript does not record any objections, debate or additional procedural steps related to this designation.
