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House splits over limiting midterm vacancy recommendations to a single name
Summary
Lawmakers debated first substitute House Bill 40, which would require party nominating units to submit a single candidate name for midterm vacancies; proponents said it clarifies party process while opponents warned it could override local bylaws and hand too much influence to the executive branch.
Representatives spent much of the morning on a contentious procedural change to the way midterm vacancies are handled by political parties. Sponsor Representative Frank asked the House to concur with Senate amendments that would narrow the range of names submitted for a midterm vacancy so the executive branch receives one recommended name rather than one to three…
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