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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 7§ 12072 Governor Disability Commission Authority

§ 12072 Governor Disability Commission Authority

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§ 12072 Governor Disability Commission Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Only a special group (the commission) can ask the Supreme Court if the Governor is temporarily unable to do their job.
  • •No one else can ask the court this question—it’s only up to this group.
  • •This rule was added in 1966.

Example

Imagine the Governor gets very sick and can’t work for a little while.

The special group (the commission) is the only one who can go to the Supreme Court and ask, ‘Is the Governor too sick to work right now?’ No one else can do this.

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

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§ 12072 Governor Disability Commission Authority

The commission shall have exclusive authority to petition the Supreme Court to decide any questions relating to the existence of a temporary disability of the Governor. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

commissionexclusive authoritypetitionSupreme Courttemporary disabilityGovernor

Related Statutes

  • § 12073 Governor Disability Termination Authority
  • § 12071 Governor Succession Authority
  • § 12075 Commission Petition Voting Requirement
  • § 12076 Commission Investigation Authority
  • § 10271 Commission Membership Composition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12072.
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