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NY S04113

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Officers Law Section 41 to allow the Governor to proclaim a special election to fill vacancies in the comptroller or attorney-general offices, rather than having the legislature appoint a replacement by joint ballot
  • Special election must be held between 45 and 60 days from the date of the Governor's proclamation
  • Modifies Public Officers Law Section 42 subdivision 4-a to allow the Governor discretionary authority to proclaim a special election to fill vacancies in the U.S. Senator office, with the same 45-60 day timeframe
  • Takes effect upon the enactment of a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to Article 5, Section 1 regarding special elections for comptroller and attorney-general offices

Legislative Description

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/21/2012
Investigations and Government Operations1/4/2012
Rules6/24/2011
Investigations and Government Operations3/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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