S 4800 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to special elections of federal officers

This bill amends the state constitution to establish specific rules for filling vacancies in U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring more than three months before a general election (held 70-80 days after a governor's proclamation) and sets temporary appointment periods for Senate vacancies based on calendar year timing. These rules directly affect how federal offices are filled when vacancies arise, ensuring vacancies are addressed within defined election cycles. The changes apply specifically to federal elected positions, not state offices.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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