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A 6197

Authorizes the governor to appoint a lieutenant-governor subject to confirmation by the legislature

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Carroll

Authorizes the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor, but requires legislative confirmation, adding a check on the executive and affecting succession and governance.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 6197

Overview

  • Bill: A 6197
  • Title: Authorizes the governor to appoint a lieutenant-governor subject to confirmation by the legislature
  • Sponsor: Robert C. Carroll (primary)
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
  • Related actions: Referred to Governmental Operations on 2025-02-27 (listed twice in the record)
  • Related bills (prior-session): A 5343, S 5257, S 1666, A 6824, A 4086, A 3345, A 3607, A 9410

What the bill would do

  • The bill authorizes the governor to appoint a lieutenant governor.
  • The appointment would be subject to confirmation by the legislature.

Note: The available information does not specify whether the lieutenant governor would be appointed to fill a vacancy or serve a fixed term, nor does it provide details on eligibility, the confirmation process, or the length of the appointment. Text details such as whether this change affects constitutional provisions or only statutory law are not provided.

Key provisions (as indicated)

  • Appointment authority: The governor would have the power to appoint a lieutenant governor.
  • Legislative check: The appointment would require confirmation by the legislature.

Who/what would be affected

  • Executive branch: The governor would have a direct appointment pathway to fill the lieutenant-governor position.
  • Legislature: A role in confirming the governor’s nominee, introducing a political check on the appointment.
  • Public/constitutional framework: Depending on whether the change operates within statute or requires constitutional modification, there could be a shift in how the lieutenant-governor is selected and how succession/duties are structured.
  • Potential impact on political dynamics: The governor’s choice would gain a formal approval process through legislative confirmation, which could influence timelines, consensus-building, and the balance of executive-branch power.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: February 27, 2025
  • Current stage: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
  • Next likely steps: Committee review and potential public hearings, possible amendments, and floor votes in both legislative houses, followed by any conference or final passage steps if applicable.

Context and related activity

  • The bill aligns with a lineage of related proposals in prior sessions (A 5343, S 5257, S 1666, A 6824, A 4086, A 3345, A 3607, A 9410) that have explored alternative methods for selecting a lieutenant governor, typically involving gubernatorial appointment with legislative involvement.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Checks and balances: Legislative confirmation introduces a checkpoint on the governor’s appointment decisions.
  • Succession and governance: Replacing or altering the method of selecting the lieutenant governor could influence executive-branch operations and state governance dynamics.
  • Clarity and implementation: The bill would benefit from clarifying the appointment process, term length, eligibility criteria, and whether constitutional changes are needed.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in Governmental Operations.
  • Track any floor votes and potential companion bills or related measures in the Senate or Assembly.
  • Review the bill’s text upon publication for precise definitions, procedures, and any fiscal or administrative implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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