Relates to requiring the governor submit to oral questions from the legislature annually
This bill (A 1577) would amend the state constitution to require the governor to appear in person before the legislature for two hours of oral questions once annually. It directly affects the governor, mandating a structured annual session where legislators can question the governor directly. The key provision specifies this must occur in a joint session of the legislature, with the timing agreed upon by both chambers. The bill does not alter existing veto powers or budget processes, focusing solely on increasing direct legislative oversight of the governor's actions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
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