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Who are the "Legislative Leaders?
The Legislative Leaders are the Temporary President of the Senate (the
Senate Majority Leader), Senate Minority Leaders, and Senate Finance
Committee Chairperson
Who are the presiding officers in the Senate?
The Lieutenant Governor is the president of the Senate and its
presiding officer and has a casting vote only.
What are the major duties of the Temporary President of the
Senate?
In addition to being Majority Leader the Senator holding this position is
first in line after the Lieutenant Governor to succeed to the governorship.
Senator Bruno is chairperson of the Rules Committee, appoints Senate
committee chairpersons and members and is an ex-officio member of all
committees and temporary state commissions.
How is the principal leaders chosen?
The Majority Leader in the Senate is elected by the members in the
Senate.
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Who are the "Legislative Leaders?
Assembly Speaker, Assembly Majority Leader, Assembly Minority Leaders,
Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chairperson
Who are the presiding officers in the Assembly?
The Speaker is the presiding officer in the Assembly and the leader of
that house.
What are the major duties of the Speaker of the Assembly?
In addition to presiding, the Speaker of the Assembly appoints Assembly
committee chairpersons and members and is chairperson of the Rules
Committee. The Speaker is an ex-officio member of all legislative
committees and temporary state commissions. The Speaker is third in line to
the governorship.
How is the principal leaders chosen?
The Speaker of the Assembly is elected by the members of that house.
Normally, their elections are by "party votes."
What are the duties of the Majority Leader in the Assembly?
The Majority Leader's principal duties include being the floor leader,
overseeing debates and setting the daily agenda.
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