New York S07816 amends the constitution to clarify the line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor.
New York S07816 proposes amendments to the state constitution to clarify the line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor. The bill specifies that if the governor is impeached, unable to perform duties, or the lieutenant-governor is unable to serve, the lieutenant-governor will act as governor. If both the governor and lieutenant-governor are unable to serve, the temporary president of the senate will act as governor. If the temporary president of the senate is also unable to serve, the speaker of the assembly will act as governor.
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