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NY A06256

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Jensen

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4, Section 6 establishing a process for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor

  • 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

  • Mandates confirmation of the gubernatorial appointment by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and Assembly within 30 days of the appointment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Governmental Operations1/7/2026
Judiciary3/24/2025
Governmental Operations2/27/2025

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