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A06672Introduced in the Assembly

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.

IntroducedAssembly Judiciary

Introduced by Michael Tannousis, District 64

What does this bill do?

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Official 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.

Where it stands

opinion referred to judiciary

January 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. referred to judiciary

  2. to attorney-general for opinion

  3. opinion referred to judiciary

  4. referred to judiciary

  5. to attorney-general for opinion

  6. opinion referred to judiciary

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