New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5826: Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor or governor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5826 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor or governor. 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.
Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly; provides for an extended order of succession for the filling of a vacancy in the office of the governor.
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