Acting Governor update: Regan and Lopez out of state; Budget Director Seth Colby next in succession

During the period of June 11 through June 15, Acting Governor Keith Regan and Attorney General Anne Lopez will be out of state on previously scheduled travel.

Regan will travel to attend his son’s college graduation, while Lopez will travel to attend her mother’s funeral.

During that time, Department of Budget and Finance Director Seth Colby, Ph.D., will serve as acting governor in accordance with the state’s constitutional line of succession and continuity of government procedures. The Governor’s executive leadership team will remain fully engaged and available to support Director Colby and ensure continuity of government operations throughout the period.

Gov. Josh Green will retain executive authority while traveling and will remain in daily contact with state leadership throughout the period. Green will return to the state on June 23, 2026.