New York S01585 proposes to amend the state constitution to change the succession of the governor's duties.
New York S01585 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to change the succession of the governor's duties. It removes the provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state. Instead, it provides that in case of the governor's absence or inability, the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor. Similarly, if the lieutenant-governor is absent or unable, the temporary president of the senate shall perform the duties of lieutenant-governor.
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