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Whenever the Governor transmits to the General Assembly his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to it a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Lieutenant Governor as Acting Governor as provided in Article IV, section thirteen of the Constitution.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 784.1. Governor; declaration of disability; discharge of powers and duties by lieutenant governor - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-71-ps-state-government/pa-st-sect-71-784-1/
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