S01585Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Joseph Griffo, District 53
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
February 3, 2026
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