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NY A06672
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Tannousis
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendments to the New York State Constitution (Article 4, Sections 5 and 6) regarding gubernatorial succession and powers
- Removes the requirement that the lieutenant-governor automatically assume power when the governor is absent from the state
- Establishes a formal process for declaring gubernatorial incapacity: the governor may voluntarily transmit a written declaration to legislative leaders, or the lieutenant-governor with a majority of executive department officers may declare the governor unable to serve
- Creates a dispute resolution mechanism allowing the legislature to determine by two-thirds vote of both houses within 21 days whether a governor is unable to discharge duties
- Authorizes the governor to fill a vacancy in the lieutenant-governor position by appointment, subject to confirmation by majority vote of both the Senate and Assembly
Legislative Description
Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature; allows the governor to leave the state without transmitting power to lieutenant-governor; establishes the process for lieutenant-governor to act as governor during incapacitation of the governor.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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