Relates to declaring inabilities of the governor, lieutenant-governor and acting governor
S 7815 establishes clear procedures for handling situations where a governor, lieutenant-governor, or acting governor is unable to perform their duties. It creates a committee (including the lieutenant-governor, attorney general, comptroller, and six department heads) to declare inability or confirm a governor's return to office. The governor can temporarily transfer power via written notice, and the committee can override this with a majority vote (or two-thirds if vacancies exist), with the legislature resolving disputes via a two-thirds vote if needed. This bill directly affects state leadership succession processes and ensures structured, transparent transitions without altering policy for citizens.
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Introduction
May 2025
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Governor
Introduced May 9, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Jan 7, 2026
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upper
Jun 4, 2025
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
May 9, 2025
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upper
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James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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