New York S01590 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to fill vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by gubernatorial appointment.

New York S01590 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to address the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. The bill specifies that in the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal from office, or ascension to governor, the governor shall appoint a replacement within thirty days. This appointment requires confirmation by a majority vote in both the senate and the assembly, also within thirty days of the appointment. This process ensures a timely and legislatively vetted transition in the office of lieutenant-governor.

New York S01590 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to fill vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by gubernatorial appointment.

New York S01590 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to address the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. The bill specifies that in the event of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal from office, or ascension to governor, the governor shall appoint a replacement within thirty days. This appointment requires confirmation by a majority vote in both the senate and the assembly, also within thirty days of the appointment. This process ensures a timely and legislatively vetted transition in the office of lieutenant-governor.