New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3377: Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3377 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 27, 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: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor is absent from the state and the case in which the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Buttenschon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS