ALBANY, N.Y. (WHAM) — Citing weeks of accusations and scandals related to the handling of COVID-19 and nursing homes, as well as sexual harassment and bullying claims, Republican lawmakers say they've seen enough evidence to impeach New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo said Sunday he would not resign.

Many Democrats and Republicans have called for resignations, but GOP lawmakers are now taking their demands a step further.

"We’re hoping by doing this, we’re going to reminding the majorities it’s time for them to act, " said Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. "If they believe in resignation, why not start the impeachment process?"

Some Democrats have echoed the call for Cuomo to step aside.

"We can’t have someone in power, whether intent or not, creating these kinds of situations where women’s careers are derailed or there’s enough trauma invoked that she’s in therapy," said Assembly member Sarah Clark (D-Rochester)

Republican Assembly member Marjorie Byrnes (R-Avon) says the governor is becoming a distraction.

Quite frankly, it’s bringing Albany to a grinding halt." said Byrnes. "There have been days where we’ve been scheduled to go into session, and we never did just because there’s been so many conferences going on, on how to handle the governor."

Byrnes says she supports Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul taking over for the governor immediately.

"I certainly believe her abilities to take the reins, even at this stage of the budget cycle is needed, and she’s more than capable to get us through these trying times we have ahead of us," said Byrnes.

WHAM has repeatedly reached out to two of Cuomo's longtime political allies, Congressman Joe Morelle and former Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy.

After a second woman accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, Morelle said online, "We have a responsibility to take all accusations seriously, which is why I support a thorough and independent review."

Duffy has yet to comment.