SB202Introduced in the Senate
Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies.
Introduced by David Suetterlein, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies. Removes the ability to fill a vacancy in a county or city governing body by an interim appointment and requires that a special election be held to fill any such vacancy. The bill requires the local governing body to petition the court for a writ of special election within one day of the occurrence of the vacancy and for the court to promptly issue the writ for a special election no more than 45 days from the date the writ is issued, with extensions for special election dates that would conflict with primary and general elections.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB202)
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) · January 27, 2026
8
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Absent |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
| Luther Cifers | 10 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | No |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | No |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Danny Diggs | 24 | No |
| Tara Durant | 27 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100501D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB202)
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