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NY A08974
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2024
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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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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