New York A04946 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to fill vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor.

New York A04946 proposes an amendment to article 4, section 6 of the state constitution to address the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. The amendment specifies that in the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal from office, or ascension to governor, the governor must appoint a replacement within thirty days. This appointment requires confirmation by a majority vote in both the senate and the assembly, which must occur within thirty days of the appointment.

New York A04946 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to fill vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor.

New York A04946 proposes an amendment to article 4, section 6 of the state constitution to address the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. The amendment specifies that in the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal from office, or ascension to governor, the governor must appoint a replacement within thirty days. This appointment requires confirmation by a majority vote in both the senate and the assembly, which must occur within thirty days of the appointment.