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Committee hears bill allowing governor to appoint temporary U.S. senator in vacancy
Summary
Senate Bill 952 would let Oregon governors appoint temporary U.S. senators until a special election is held; sponsors said the change aligns Oregon with most states and prevents long vacancies, while committee members sought data on how other states limit appointees’ eligibility to run.
The Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday considered Senate Bill 952, which would allow the governor to temporarily appoint a U.S. senator to fill a vacancy until a special election can be held.
Senator Casey Chama (Senate District 24) told the committee the bill would require the governor to appoint a qualified person within 30 days and preserve a later special election so voters choose a permanent successor. “This prevents Oregon from being left without a voice in Washington,” Chama said,…
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