New Jersey SCR142 proposes a constitutional amendment to require legislative approval for a Governor's appointee to fill a vacancy in the Office of.
New Jersey SCR142 proposes a constitutional amendment to change the process for filling a vacancy in the Office of Lieutenant Governor. Currently, the Governor appoints a new Lieutenant Governor within 45 days of a vacancy, with no legislative involvement. This amendment would require the Legislature to approve the Governor's appointee by a majority vote in each House before the appointee can take office. The amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election.
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