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NY A04295
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Officers Law Section 41 to change how vacancies in the offices of comptroller or attorney general are filled by the legislature
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Replaces the current "joint ballot" method with a requirement for a two-thirds vote in each house (both Assembly and Senate) to appoint a replacement
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Removes the existing exception for vacancies caused by removal, meaning all vacancies would now be filled through this process regardless of cause
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Applies to both actual vacancies and prospective vacancies from resignations submitted while the legislature is in session
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the filling of vacancies in the office of attorney general or comptroller be done by a two-thirds majority of each house.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026