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A03377Introduced in the Assembly

Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor is absent from the state and the case in which the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon, District 119

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor is absent from the state and the case in which the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state.

Where it stands

opinion referred to judiciary

January 30, 2026

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  3. opinion referred to judiciary

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