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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 7§ 12071 Governor Succession Authority

§ 12071 Governor Succession Authority

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§ 12071 Governor Succession Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Only a special group (the commission) can ask the Supreme Court about who becomes Governor if the position is empty.
  • •If there's confusion about who should be Governor next, this group is the only one allowed to ask the court to decide.
  • •This rule was added in 1966.

Example

Imagine the Governor suddenly can't do their job, and no one is sure who should take over.

Only the commission can go to the Supreme Court and ask them to figure out who should be the new Governor.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12071 Governor Succession Authority

The commission shall have exclusive authority to petition the Supreme Court to determine any questions that arise relating to vacancies in and succession to the office of Governor. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

commissionexclusive authoritySupreme Courtvacanciessuccessionoffice of Governor

Related Statutes

  • § 12072 Governor Disability Commission Authority
  • § 12073 Governor Disability Termination Authority
  • § 12074 Legislative Commission Leadership
  • § 12075 Commission Petition Voting Requirement
  • § 12076 Commission Investigation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12071.
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