New York A04295 amends the public officers law to require vacancies in the offices of attorney general or comptroller to be filled by a two-thirds.

New York A04295 amends Section 41 of the public officers law to change the process for filling vacancies in the offices of attorney general or comptroller. Under the new law, when a vacancy occurs or a resignation is made, the two houses of the legislature must jointly vote by a two-thirds majority to appoint someone to fill the vacancy. This change applies to any vacancy or resignation that happens while the legislature is in session. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A04295 amends the public officers law to require vacancies in the offices of attorney general or comptroller to be filled by a two-thirds.

New York A04295 amends Section 41 of the public officers law to change the process for filling vacancies in the offices of attorney general or comptroller. Under the new law, when a vacancy occurs or a resignation is made, the two houses of the legislature must jointly vote by a two-thirds majority to appoint someone to fill the vacancy. This change applies to any vacancy or resignation that happens while the legislature is in session. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.