An Act Regarding Vacancies in the Office of Sheriff
Sponsored By: Holly Stover (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Union rules for deputy reappointments
A sheriff’s choice not to reappoint a deputy must follow the union contract’s dismissal rules. This applies only if the deputy is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. It does not apply to non-reappointment at the end of probation.
Chief deputy considered for sheriff vacancy
When a sheriff’s seat is vacant, the Governor appoints a replacement. The appointee must be in the same political party as the former sheriff. The Governor chooses from names sent by the county party committee. If the committee sends names, the chief deputy acting as sheriff must be considered, if in the same party. These rules apply when the former sheriff was nominated by a primary before the general election.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Holly Stover
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 572
3/19/2026PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
3/17/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/12/2026HouseCOMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-818), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
3/10/2026SenateReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-818) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
3/5/2026SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-818).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/3/2026HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT in concurrence
4/22/2025SenateCommittee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/22/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-818), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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