Sentences with phrase «state constitutional convention in»

No periodic state constitutional convention referendum has passed since 1984 — contributing to the longest drought in convening a state constitutional convention in U.S. history.

Since only a tiny fraction of Americans has lived through a state constitutional convention in their adult lifetimes, and since Americans are not taught about state constitutional conventions (as opposed to the federal constitutional convention of 1787) during their formal schooling (even those such as myself who received a Ph.D. in American government), Americans approach these referendums starting with a huge knowledge deficit, making local opinion leaders that much more influential in public debates.

He served as delegate to the New York State constitutional convention in 1845.

The surest sign New York voters should approve a state Constitutional Convention in the once - every - two - decades opportunity coming this November is the caterwauling against the con con among the power players in Albany's Legislature.

The group won approval of a statewide initiative amendment in a state constitutional convention in 1986, but voters, probably not comprehending its meaning due to a lack of publicity on the issue, rejected it by a narrow margin.

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He reported sarcastically that «there» were some members [at the Constitutional Convention] so unfashionable as to think that a belief of the existence of a Deity, and of a state of future rewards and punishments would be some security for the good conduct of our rulers, and that in a Christian country it would be at least decent to hold out some distinction between the professors of Christianity and downright infidelity or paganism» (IV: 642) This chapter also includes excerpts from state constitutions that imposed religious tests on government officers (Delaware, for example.

His proposal for a federal veto of state laws went down to defeat, and most dispiriting for him, his opponents in the Constitutional Convention won equal representation of the states in the Senate.

When the nation was established as a democratic republic, the people of the former English colonies, acting in their various constitutional conventions, transferred all governing power to their states and to the federal government, reserving for themselves only certain rights and powers they previously claimed to enjoy as subjects of the British Crown.

Setting out his plans for a British Constitutional Convention, Mr Clegg said: «It would examine the role and powers of parliament and ministers; the way in which parliament is elected and held to account; the relationships between the nations of the United Kingdom; the concentration of power in Whitehall; and the need to strengthen basic individual rights and liberties against the abuse of state power.»

Although the states» representatives to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia were only authorized to amend the Articles, the representatives held secret, closed - door sessions and wrote a new constitution.

The mechanism for that could be amendment or Constitutional Convention or revolution, and is expressly mentioned in 39 of the states» constitutions.

By the way it has been considered and proposed several times at state level including, the Illinois State Constitutional Convention that was called in state level including, the Illinois State Constitutional Convention that was called in State Constitutional Convention that was called in 1970.

One possibility, of course, is that the United Kingdom will, at long last, emulate its errant child, the United States, one of whose major 18th century contributions to world constitutionalism was precisely the notion of a formal «constitutional convention» that ostensibly possessed a constituent power to propose radically transformations of the existing political order (even if ratification was in the hands of some other body).

At 8 a.m., the Long Island Association hosts a special executive breakfast panel on the new Constitutional Convention that may occur in the state, 300 Broadhollow Rd., Melville.

Political analysts said Curran may also have been helped by Democratic voters coming out in larger numbers to send a message to President Donald Trump; union turnout against the state constitutional convention ballot question; or by the surprising underperformance of Republican Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, who lost to underdog Laura Gillen to give town control to Democrats for the first time in 100 years.

The Decline of the Constitutional Convention in New York and Other US States, 1776 — 2015, Journal of American Political Thought 6, no. 2 (Spring 2017): 256 - 293.

Politico New York confirms that in the final stretch of the election none of New York's six statewide elected officials will speak out publicly in favor of a state constitutional convention and the only one who once did so, Governor Cuomo, has long since stopped doing so for compelling political reasons.

In 2015, the editor of this website applied for a fellowship at the New York Public Library to research this and other state constitutional convention items in the Library's collectioIn 2015, the editor of this website applied for a fellowship at the New York Public Library to research this and other state constitutional convention items in the Library's collectioin the Library's collection.

An constitutional convention is opposed by the most powerful incumebnts in the state and supported by a number of reform groups.

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The New York State Bar Association is urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to set the stage for a possible constitutional convention in 2019.

The Independent Democratic Conference, a coalition of legislators in the New York State Assembly, announces that it will work with unions and other groups to oppose the call for a state constitutional convenState Assembly, announces that it will work with unions and other groups to oppose the call for a state constitutional convenstate constitutional convention.

Possibly a constitutional convention to fix the craziness in the state?

Going through the more formal, restricted process of proposing a specific Amendment that must be introduced in Congress, be passed by 2/3 majorities in both houses, and then be ratified by the required number of states (3/4, which would still have to approve amendments from a convention, as well) seems doomed to fail in this current period of hyper - partisanship and gridlock, but the alternative of calling a Constitutional Convention is so broad that it can easily have unexpected results, in the opposite direction that those originally organizing had convention, as well) seems doomed to fail in this current period of hyper - partisanship and gridlock, but the alternative of calling a Constitutional Convention is so broad that it can easily have unexpected results, in the opposite direction that those originally organizing had Convention is so broad that it can easily have unexpected results, in the opposite direction that those originally organizing had hoped for.

On Election Day, New York's voters will have their first opportunity in 20 years to call for a state constitutional convention via ballot proposition.

An odd coalition that includes public employee unions and the state Conservative Party have used phone banks, bumper stickers and even a TV ad depicting a state constitutional convention as a bar scene reminiscent of the famous one in «Star Wars.»

In his State of the State speech in January, Mr. Cuomo raised the stakes further, calling for the constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling and proposing to transform Genting's planned resort near Aqueduct into a destination casino resort that would include the nation's largest convention centeIn his State of the State speech in January, Mr. Cuomo raised the stakes further, calling for the constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling and proposing to transform Genting's planned resort near Aqueduct into a destination casino resort that would include the nation's largest convention centein January, Mr. Cuomo raised the stakes further, calling for the constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling and proposing to transform Genting's planned resort near Aqueduct into a destination casino resort that would include the nation's largest convention center.

The ballot proposition on whether to hold a state Constitutional Convention was soundly defeated in Tuesday's election.

A former counsel to Gov. Mario Cuomo is suing the state Board of Elections in order to require the upcoming ballot question on whether to hold a constitutional convention be placed on the front of the ballot presented to voters.

Voters will decide in 2017 whether to hold a constitutional convention to consider changes to the state's governing document.

The 1894 constitutional convention seemed ready to recommend an increase, to $ 3,000, but backed down when delegates realized a raise, coupled with a planned increase in the number of legislators, would have put the state on the hook for a then - whopping $ 600,000 per year.

Despite the fact that Cuomo delivered not one but six State of the State speeches this year, the upcoming vote on a constitutional convention wasn't mentioned in a single one.

Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke has submitted a resolution in opposition to the New York State Constitutional Convention on November 7th, 2017 (election day).

«It has been 50 years since we had a constitutional convention,» he said in his 2016 State of the State address.

ALBANY — More than 100 specific proposals to revise the state constitution, on topics ranging from term limits to allowing noncitizens to vote in some elections have been presented by those seeking voter approval of a constitutional convention on Nov. 7.

The League of Women Voters» Jennifer Wilson says while a constitutional convention could have provided a great opportunity to repair flaws in state government, there are other ways, including the normal legislative process.

Like a flyweight amateur getting in the ring against the heavyweight champ, the ballot measure calling for a state constitutional convention hit the canvas hard and fast: Voters rejected it by a ratio of 5 to 1.

Questions included how they would ensure continued funding for senior centers, whether they support a state constitutional convention, their views on charter schools, whether their candidacies help Bill de Blasio by simply drawing anti-de Blasio votes from Republican candidate Nicole Malliotakis and plans for dealing with the homeless, particularly in Bay Ridge.

Opponents of a constitutional convention, including several public employee unions, worry that instead of gaining reforms, the wide - open nature of the convention could result in the loss of some rights that exist now in the state's constitution.

In addition, any lawmakers serving as constitutional convention delegates would get more credits toward their state pensions from the extra earnings.

And, keep an eye out for a related conference in Albany on Friday, which will look at ethics reform through the lens of a state constitutional convention - details below.

The New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846 received petitions in support of women's suffrage from residents of at least three counties.

The current governor has said in past State of the State messages that he's for a constitutional convention, but has not talked about the issue.

Every twenty years New Yorkers have a chance to convene a state Constitutional Convention, or «Con Con» as it's known in political circles.

«I experienced the Constitutional Convention in 1967 and it was a disaster,» said state Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long.

Also in the poll, Suffolk voters overwhelmingly opposed holding a state constitutional convention, 64 percent to 23 percent, with 13 percent answering that they were undecided or had no opinion.

But really, the unions in New York State are really behind the no vote push, and they're urging their members to come out and vote against the constitutional convention ballot question.

Cuomo also spoke in more depth about the pending 2017 vote on whether the state should hold a constitutional convention.

New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York — but some government reform groups say some major changes need to be made first — including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.

«The defeat of the Constitutional Convention is a triumph for all of the enemies of reform in Albany: Andrew Cuomo, the political bosses in the State Legislature, and the lobbyists and special interests who thrive in New York's pay for play culture of corruption,» said Bill Samuels, the Democratic activist who had supported the referendum, with the hope of ushering in campaign finance and ethics reforms.