New York A09018 amends the constitution to clarify the line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor in cases of impeachment.
New York A09018 proposes amendments to the state constitution to establish a clear line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor. If the governor is impeached, unable to perform duties, or vacates the office, the lieutenant-governor assumes the role. If both the governor and lieutenant-governor are unable to serve, the temporary president of the senate acts as governor. If the temporary president is also unable to serve, the speaker of the assembly takes over.
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