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NY A06256
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Josh Jensen
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4, Section 6 establishing a process for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor
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Requires the governor to appoint a replacement lieutenant-governor within 30 days when the office becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal, or ascension to governor
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Mandates confirmation of the gubernatorial appointment by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and Assembly within 30 days of the appointment
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As a constitutional amendment, must be referred to the next legislative session following a general election and published for 3 months prior to that election before final approval
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
1/30/2026