S 1589 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term

This bill amends the state constitution to require special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general when vacancies occur during a term. It directly affects state government operations by establishing a process to fill these leadership roles promptly rather than leaving positions unfilled until the next general election. The key provision mandates that a special election be held to select a replacement for either office if a vacancy arises before the end of a term. This change ensures continuity in key state financial and legal oversight positions. The bill does not alter the existing requirement that these officials be elected at the same time as the governor.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 31, 2025
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