S05592Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by John Liu, District 16
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
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
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TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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