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Legislature readies procedural steps as Lt. Gov. Roden prepares to assume governorship, leaders say
Summary
Republican and Democratic leaders said they are coordinating to ensure a smooth transition if and when Lieutenant Governor Larry Roden becomes governor; leaders described meetings with Roden and said the legislature will follow required confirmation and timing procedures.
Republican leaders said they have met with Lieutenant Governor Larry Roden in recent days and expect a smooth transition if he is sworn in as governor. "He's shown deep roots in the legislative branch and he loves this process," a Republican leader said, adding that they expect a higher level of engagement by the new governor and that leadership has coordinated to ensure continuity.
Both parties called the possible transition historic and said legislative procedures — including any necessary Senate confirmation and timing questions — will determine exact next steps. Democratic leaders echoed the desire for a smooth process and said the legislature's work will continue regardless of the change in office.
Next steps: Leaders said the timing depends on the full Senate's actions and that they will follow the constitutionally prescribed votes and procedural steps. No formal confirmation votes were recorded in the press sessions captured in the transcript.
