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NY A01534

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marianne Buttenschon

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article 4, Section 6 of the New York State Constitution to establish a procedure for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor caused by death, resignation, removal from office, or ascension to governor
  • Authorizes the governor to appoint a lieutenant-governor within 30 days of a vacancy
  • Requires the appointment to be confirmed by a majority vote in the Senate and a majority vote in the Assembly within 30 days of the appointment
  • Directs the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months before that election, per constitutional requirements

Legislative Description

Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

1/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/26/2024
Governmental Operations1/3/2024
Judiciary2/3/2023
Governmental Operations1/17/2023

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