Sentences with phrase «constitutional convention delegates»

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

At the Constitutional Convention the delegates rejected a proposal that would give the federal government the right to issue corporate charters, the general view being that corporations were a dangerous institution leading to monopoly and, worse, aristocracy.

Citizens Union, Reinvent Albany, New York Public Interest Group (NYPIRG), League of Women Voters of New York State, and other good government groups jointly write to Governor Andrew Cuomo asking him to reform the constitutional convention delegate selection process.

His record in public service covers 45 years as a constitutional convention delegate, freedom fighter against dictatorship, ambassador, legislator and former Cabinet member under four Philippine presidents.

Not exact matches

Imagine the reaction of the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention if the justices had expressed these views to them.

«Such delegates are the best defense against the charge that a convention will open Pandora's Box and threaten our constitutional values,» the wrote.

Judge Charles S. Desmond, left, talks with fellow delegate Peter J. Crotty at the Constitutional Convention in Albany on Aug 29, 1967.

A constitutional convention that is properly held — with independent, non-elected official delegates — could make real change and reengage the public.

«The Governor is voting no on a constitutional convention because the current delegate system does not offer enough protections to prevent the status quo and special interests from governing,» said spokeswoman Abbey Fashouer.

The only reference to a potential constitutional convention I could find in the proposed budget legislation is language setting contribution limits for delegate campaigns.

Mulgrew also warned delegates about the dangers of voting next November to hold a New York State constitutional convention.

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.

It is important to note the the Constitutional Convention would be an exceptional waste of taxpayers» money, and it would escalate hyper - partisanship and reckless decision - making by delegates.

To be sure, there are well - funded efforts advocating around the subject of a constitutional convention, including unions who fear that delegates might revise pension protections for public employees.

ALBANY, NY (08/20/2012)(readMedia)-- Today, August 20, 2012, Mario Cilento was reelected unanimously by the delegates of the 32nd Constitutional Convention of the New York State AFL - CIO to a four year term as president.

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.

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So, this Election Day, voters will vote on whether to hold a constitutional convention — or a «con con,» as it is sometimes called — and if the referendum passes, the people will then elect delegates, who would convene to potentially rewrite, or significantly propose modifications to the state constitution.

At the same time, 186 delegates to a New York State Constitutional Convention were elected: 15 statewide at - large, and three in each senatorial district.

Today at the New York State AFL - CIO's Constitutional Convention, delegates voted to endorse the following candidates for Congress:

The union does not support a potential Constitutional Convention, which would give elected delegates a chance to re-write pieces of state law.

If voters approve having a Constitutional Convention, three delegates from each of the 63 senate districts and fifteen at - large delegates nominated by political parties would be elected in November 2018.

«While acknowledging the potential negatives of such a convention — e.g., the risk of amendments being approved that would weaken the home rule authority of local governments — the Executive Committee viewed the opportunity to strengthen the position of municipalities in New York's governmental structure as more important and voted to approve NYCOM's support of a «Yes» vote on the constitutional convention question facing New York voters this November, with the additional stipulation that municipal officials would need to run for and be elected as delegates to the convention if our intended outcomes are to be achieved,» the guide states

«The theory of the constitutional convention is just good people come in and they're the delegates,» he continued.

A Siena College poll released last week shows that 62 percent of voters statewide support having a convention in 2019, at which elected delegates would propose and vote on constitutional amendments.

If voters decide to hold a constitutional convention next month, they'll elect convention delegates in 2018.

If New York votes yes, we'll then elect delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 2018 and have the chance to vote on any amendments in 2019.

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

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

Hill was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1894; [2] and a member of the New York State Assembly (Erie Co., 2nd D.) in 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899 and 1900.

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

Richards was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821.

More than 800 delegates to the State Federation's Constitutional Convention voted on the following motion:

ALBANY, NY (08/18/2008)(readMedia)-- Delegates to the New York State AFL - CIO's Constitutional Convention, voted unanimously today to postpone endorsement proceedings related to the New York State Senate and Assembly.

NEW YORK, NY (08/19/2008)(readMedia)-- At the New York State AFL - CIO's 31st Constitutional Convention, delegates unanimously re-elected the slate of Denis Hughes, President and Terrence Melvin, Secretary - Treasurer.

He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821.

This is the date, in 1787, when delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution.

Before adjourning, the classroom delegates decided which two delegates would represent their whole grade at the Sheffield Constitutional Convention.

Benjamin Franklin's response, when asked what kind of government had been decided upon by the delegates to the Constitutional convention, is a pointed reminder that self - rule must never be taken for granted — and of the historic longshot American democracy represents.

Washington was the victorious commander in chief during the Revolutionary War, a strong advocate of the Declaration of Independence and the presiding delegate for the Constitutional Convention.

The Summer of 1787 traces the struggles within the Philadelphia Convention as the delegates hammered out the charter for the world's first constitutional democracy.

1734 — Thomas McKean was born in New London, Chester County, PA 1755 — McKean admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New Castle, Del 1756 — appointed deputy general for Sussex Country and served until 1758 1762-1775 — member of the Delaware House of Assembly 1764 — appointed one of the three trustees of the loan office 1765 — member of the Stamp Act Congress; appointed sole notary for the lower counties of Delaware; received the commission of a justice of the peace and of orphans» court 1771 — appointed collector of the port of New Castle 1774 - 1776 — member of the Continental Congress 1776 — signer of the Declaration of Independence; member of the state house of representatives 1776 — served as speaker 1777 — president of the state of Delaware 1777 - 1799 — chief justice of Pennsylvania 1781 - served as President of Congress 1787 — member of the convention of Pennsylvania which ratified the Constitution of the United States 1789 — delegate to the state constitutional convention 1799 - 1808 - Governor of Pennsylvania 1817 — died in Philadelphia, PA

The creation of the United States, despite what our elementary school teachers taught us, was not directed by a group of yeoman farmers; almost half the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a solid majority of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention were trained in the law.

For the last year and a half, delegates to the V.I.'s Fifth Constitutional Convention have been doing just that, racing to meet a May 31 deadline to complete their work.

However, in the context of the Iraq war and the constitutional momentum of the Laeken convention, delegates of the convention focussed on the reform of EU foreign policy and ignored the proposed addition of FDI to the CCP by Irish liberal - conservative MP John Bruton (Bruton was shortly thereafter appointed EU ambassador to the United States).

(2) A judge shall resign from judicial office upon becoming a candidate for a non-judicial office either in a primary or in a general election, except that the judge may continue to hold judicial office while being a candidate for election to or serving as a delegate in a state constitutional convention if the judge is otherwise permitted by law to do so.