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NY A06197
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
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Establishes a process for filling vacancies in the lieutenant-governor position, requiring the governor to nominate a replacement who must be confirmed by separate majority votes in both the State Senate and Assembly
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Amends Section 43 of the Public Officers Law to add this specific procedure for lieutenant-governor vacancies, distinct from the general vacancy-filling process for other offices
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Currently, when a lieutenant-governor vacancy occurs, New York has no constitutional or statutory mechanism for appointing a replacement mid-term
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The bill would take effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the governor to appoint a lieutenant-governor subject to confirmation by the legislature.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026