New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5592: Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5592 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 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.
Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature; allows the governor to leave the state without transmitting power to lieutenant-governor; establishes the process for lieutenant-governor to act as governor during incapacitation of the governor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Liu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 JUDICIARY
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY