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Senate approves change to fill legislative vacancies; amendment applies to 2008 appointments
Summary
The Utah Senate advanced S.B. 123 to let appointed senators serve the remainder of the term for the vacancy they fill, after adopting an amendment that makes that change apply to appointments back to Jan. 1, 2008. Supporters said the move prevents immediate re-election pressure on appointees; critics warned it could reduce voters’ near-term say in representation.
Senators on the floor moved on S.B. 123 to change how vacancies in the Senate are filled, adopting an amendment to apply the change retroactively to appointments made on or after Jan. 1, 2008.
Senator Jason Hickman, sponsor of the underlying bill, said the measure would allow an appointed senator to serve the full remaining term of the seat they fill rather than being required to stand for election at the next general election. "The bill provides that they will fill the full vacancy for which they…
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