New York S07814 establishes procedures for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor.

New York S07814 amends the state constitution to set specific timelines and procedures for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. The governor must nominate an individual within sixty days of a vacancy, who must then be confirmed by a majority vote in each house of the legislature within sixty days. If the legislature rejects two nominations, the governor can appoint someone from the line of succession. The nominee must resign from any existing government position to assume the office.

New York S07814 establishes procedures for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor.

New York S07814 amends the state constitution to set specific timelines and procedures for filling vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor. The governor must nominate an individual within sixty days of a vacancy, who must then be confirmed by a majority vote in each house of the legislature within sixty days. If the legislature rejects two nominations, the governor can appoint someone from the line of succession. The nominee must resign from any existing government position to assume the office.