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Relates to the powers and duties of the lieutenant-governor and creating a temporary commission on state administrative reorganization
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Richard Brodsky
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Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing amendments to section 5 of article 4 of the constitution, in relation to the powers and duties of the lieutenant-governor and creating a temporary commission on state administrative reorganization
Purpose
This amendment will remove the power of the lieutenant-governor to act as governor when the governor is absent from the State.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the power of the lieutenant-governor.
Justification
This bill will remove arcane provisions giving the lieutenant-governor power as governor when the governor is out of state. Modern communication and travel have eliminated such provision to the State Constitution.
Legislative history
2007/2008 - A.1202 Remained in Committee on Governmental Operations 2005/2006 - A.623 Remained in Committee on Governmental Operations
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the foregoing be referred to the first regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding general election of members of the assembly, and, in conformity with §1 of Article XIX of the constitution, be published for three months previous to the time of such election.
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