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NY A08974

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Josh Jensen

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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 lieutenant-governor office
  • Requires the governor to appoint a replacement lieutenant-governor within 30 days of a vacancy caused by death, resignation, removal, or ascension to governor
  • Mandates confirmation of the gubernatorial appointment by a two-thirds vote in both the state senate and assembly, with confirmation votes to occur within 30 days of appointment
  • Directs the proposed amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session following the next general election of assembly members and published for 3 months before that election

Legislative Description

Requires the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor be done subject to confirmation by a two-thirds vote in the senate and a two-thirds vote in the assembly.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

2/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2024
Governmental Operations1/31/2024

Full Bill Text

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