Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor is absent from the state and the case in which the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state.

New York Assembly Bill A03377, introduced by Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon on January 27, 2025, seeks to amend the state constitution regarding the succession of the governor when key officials are absent. Specifically, the bill proposes removing the provision that the lieutenant governor automatically assumes the role of governor when the governor is absent from the state. It also addresses situations where the lieutenant governor or the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state, though the exact provisions for these scenarios are not detailed in the available sources. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A03377/2025?utm_source=openai))

As of now, there is no media coverage or public commentary available regarding Assembly Bill A03377.

As of now, there is no media coverage or public commentary available regarding Assembly Bill A03377.