New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1585: Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Plain-language summary

S 1585 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state. Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Griffo (Republican/Conservative). 1 co-sponsor.