NY A06973

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 13, Section 3 establishing detailed procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in federal offices (U.S. Representatives and Senators)

Requires the Governor to proclaim a special election within 10 days of a vacancy occurring, with the election held between 70-80 days from the proclamation date for U.S. Representative vacancies

Prohibits special elections for U.S. Representative vacancies occurring after July 1 of the final year of the term, unless a special session of Congress is called or the vacancy occurs more than three months before the general election

Establishes specific timelines for temporary gubernatorial appointments to fill U.S. Senate vacancies, varying based on whether the vacancy occurs in odd or even-numbered years and proximity to primary elections

Requires passage by two successive legislatures and voter approval, with the amendment to be referred to the next legislative session following a general election and published for 3 months before that election