SB00393Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Special Elections To Fill Vacancies Due To The Death Of Certain Elected Officials.
Introduced by Government Administration and Elections Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To provide that whenever a vacancy occurs in an elective office due to the death of the person holding such office, the Governor shall wait at least seven days before issuing writs of election to fill such vacancy at a special election.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Roll Call Vote 250 · May 5, 2026
150
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
151 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Ritter | 1 | Yes |
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Maryam Khan | 5 | Yes |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Joshua Hall | 7 | Yes |
| Timothy Ackert | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Rojas | 9 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
Public Hearing 03/13
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 329
File Number 563
Senate Passed
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 464
House Passed
In Concurrence
Public Act 26-86
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Signed by the Governor
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