Relates to declaring inabilities of the governor, lieutenant-governor and acting governor
This bill establishes clear procedures for handling situations where the governor, lieutenant governor, or acting governor is unable to perform their duties. It creates a committee (comprising the lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, and six confirmed department heads) to formally declare a governor's inability or confirm their return to office. The committee's majority vote (or two-thirds if a vacancy exists) triggers the lieutenant governor or next in line to assume duties, with the legislature resolving disputes if the governor and committee disagree. The process also includes specific steps for lieutenant governors declaring or recovering from inability. This procedural bill affects state executive succession protocols and the committee's role in governance continuity.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 5, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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5
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Committee
4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Nov 5, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Sep 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
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