Establishes and determines the composition of the committee on gubernatorial inability.
Impact
The bill's implementation would directly impact the existing laws regarding gubernatorial powers and responsibilities. By formalizing a committee that would oversee the evaluation of a governor’s inability, S07811 aims to enhance the state's ability to address situations that may leave the governorship vacant or incapacitated. This can lead to a more systematic approach in governance and make sure that the state's executive powers are maintained and suitably managed, especially during critical circumstances.
Summary
Bill S07811 aims to amend the public officers law by establishing and determining the composition of a committee on gubernatorial inability. This legislative measure outlines the members of the committee, which includes heads of various state departments that are confirmed by the Senate. Specifically, the proposed members are from the division of criminal justice services, department of health, division of human rights, department of labor, office of mental health, and department of state. The establishment of this committee seeks to formalize the process related to assessing the inability of a governor and ensuring continuity in state governance.
Contention
While the bill appears to be a procedural enhancement to state governance, it may also incite discussions about its implications on executive power and accountability. Critics might argue that the establishment of such committees could lead to political disputes regarding the definitions of 'inability' or create pathways for undue influence in determining a governor's fitness to serve. Therefore, careful examination of the bill’s language and provisions is vital to prevent potential misuse or conflicts arising from subjective interpretations of a governor's incapacity.
Relates to the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor or governor and the powers and duties of such offices; establishes the committee on gubernatorial disability.
Relates to the calculation of voting power for committee members in districts that have changed or new districts since the last preceding gubernatorial election.
Relates to the calculation of voting power for committee members in districts that have changed or new districts since the last preceding gubernatorial election.
Establishes the crime of committing an offense while impersonating a police officer or peace officer when he or she commits a specified offense and during the course of such specified offense either pretends to be a police or peace officer; establishes the criminal sanction for committing such a crime depends on the specified offense that was being committed.
Prohibits food service establishments from using a dynamic pricing model in determining the prices on its menu; requires fixed prices be published on a food service establishment's menu.
Removes party lines from ballots and has candidates' names appearing only once on a ballot for an office for all elections that are not presidential or gubernatorial.
Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members who shall adequately reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age, and geographic area of residence.
Updates the membership, powers, duties and procedures of the commission on forensic science; establishes the scientific advisory committee, the social justice, ethics, and equity assessment committee and the forensic analyst license advisory committee; makes conforming changes.