Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz partners with Governor Ned Lamont to find solutions to the challenges faced by the people of Connecticut and invest in the state’s future. She is also the president and presiding office of the Connecticut State Senate and serves as Chair to a number of working groups.
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Second in Command
If the Governor is out of state, the Lt. Governor assumes those responsibilities. According to the Connecticut State Constitution, If the Governor resigns or is removed from Office, the Lt. Governor exercises the powers and authority pertaining to that office. This continues until the Governor returns or another Governor is chosen at the next periodical election. (Article 4, Section 14)
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President of the State Senate
The Lt. Governor presides over the State Senate. According to the Connecticut State Constitution, The Lieutenant Governor is President of the State Senate, and has, when in committee of the whole, a right to debate. When the Senate is equally divided, the Lt. Governor gives the casting vote. (Article 4, Sec. 13)
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