S06789Introduced in the Senate
Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly; provides for an extended order of succession for the filling of a vacancy in the office of the governor.
Introduced by Joseph Griffo, District 53
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly; provides for an extended order of succession for the filling of a vacancy in the office of the governor.
Where it stands
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
February 5, 2026
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Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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