A 9017 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor

This bill sets strict deadlines for filling lieutenant governor vacancies: the governor must nominate a candidate within 60 days, and the legislature must confirm or reject the nomination within 60 days. If rejected twice, the governor must choose from the governor's succession line. If the governor fails to nominate or the legislature doesn't act, the legislature fills the vacancy via joint vote. It directly affects the governor, legislature, and ensures continuity in state leadership during vacancies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 5, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Jan 7, 2026
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Nov 5, 2025
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Sep 5, 2025
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Marianne Buttenschon
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