NJ's Senate president steps in as acting governor after lieutenant governor hospitalized
The state's Senate president, Nicholas Scutari, a Democrat, will now be the acting governor until Murphy returns from the family vacation or until Oliver recovers, as laid out by the state's constitution. Oliver, who initially stepped in for Murphy, is currently receiving care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, for an undisclosed medical condition and is unable to carry out the duties of acting governor.
.@LTGovOliver is currently receiving medical care at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston and is unable to discharge the duties of Acting Governor at this time. Pursuant to Article V, Section I, paragraph 7 of the New Jersey Constitution, @SenPresScutari has assumed… — Mahen Gunaratna July 31, 2023 No further details on Oliver's condition or status in the hospital have been released. Murphy is not expected to return from his vacation until Aug. 13, according to the governor's schedule.
“Pursuant to Constitutional mandates, I have again assumed the responsibilities of Acting Governor with a commitment to faithfully discharge the duties of the Office," Scutari posted to X."I want to extend my best wishes to Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver for a rapid and healthy recovery. We look forward to her return.”
It is the third time that Scutari has stepped in as acting governor since he became the state Senate president, having done so in June of 2022 and again in December.Oliver, who is 71 years old, has served as the governor's right hand since 2018 when she was sworn in as lieutenant governor. She also serves as the head of the Department of Community Affairs.
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