California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle V — ExecutiveSection 10
The Lieutenant Governor shall become Governor when a vacancy occurs in the office of Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor shall act as Governor during the impeachment, absence from the State, or other temporary disability of the Governor or of a Governor-elect who fails to take office.
The Legislature shall provide an order of precedence after the Lieutenant Governor for succession to the office of Governor and for the temporary exercise of the Governor’s functions.
The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine all questions arising under this section.
Standing to raise questions of vacancy or temporary disability is vested exclusively in a body provided by statute.
Notes
Requires the Lieutenant Governor to become Governor upon a vacancy and to act as Governor during impeachment, out-of-state absence, temporary disability, or a Governor-elect’s failure to take office. Requires statutory succession after the Lieutenant Governor, gives the Supreme Court exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, and limits standing on vacancy or disability questions to a statutorily designated body.
Use as reference
Lexinter.net | Cal. Const. art. V, § 10 | https://laws.lexinter.net/constitution/california/article-v/section-10