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NY A05826
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marianne Buttenschon
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AI Summary
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Amends Article 4 of the New York State Constitution to allow the governor to fill lieutenant-governor vacancies through appointment within 45 days, requiring confirmation by majority vote in both the Senate and Assembly within 45 days
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If the legislature rejects the lieutenant-governor nominee, the governor must submit a new nomination within 30 days, with the legislature having 30 days to vote on confirmation
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Establishes an extended gubernatorial line of succession: if the Assembly Speaker cannot serve as acting governor, duties pass to the Comptroller, then Attorney General, then Secretary of State
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As a constitutional amendment, this resolution must be passed by two successive legislatures and then approved by voters in a general election
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; provides for an extended order of succession for the filling of a vacancy in the office of the governor.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/30/2026