Bill > A06256

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that establishes a new process for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. Specifically, if the lieutenant-governor's position becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal from office, or ascension to the role of governor, the current governor would be required to appoint a replacement within thirty days. The appointed candidate would then need to be confirmed by a two-thirds majority vote in both the state senate and assembly, with this confirmation vote to occur within thirty days of the appointment. This proposed amendment aims to provide a clear, structured method for quickly filling the lieutenant-governor position while ensuring legislative oversight through a high-threshold confirmation process. The bill also stipulates that this proposed constitutional amendment must first be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general assembly election and be published for three months prior to that election, in accordance with standard constitutional amendment procedures.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6256