Sentences with phrase «full time legislature»

In the wake of the twin trials of the former legislative leaders, there have been calls for a full time legislature to end potential conflicts that have led to the indictments and convictions.

Lerner, with Common Cause, says her group supports a pay raise, but with conditions, like becoming a full time legislature and forgoing all outside pay.

«I am intrigued by the full time legislature, because that would end the conflict of interest,» said Cuomo, who said legislators recently have got «into trouble» over that issue.

And he says changing to a full time legislature with no outside income, will be a hard sell.

The governor said he's intrigued by proposals to switch to a full time legislature with no outside income allowed, but concedes there's no appetite for it among lawmakers.

Some have called for a full time legislature.

Dadey, with Citizen's Union, says ultimately, what's needed is a transition to a full time legislature, with strict limits on outside income, as is done in Congress.

And, he said changing to a full time legislature with no outside income will be a hard sell.

I really believe, and have taken the position, that the time is going to have to come sooner or later, that we have to have a serious conversation about what I will use the legal definition of, a «full time legislature.»

Term limits, a ban on legislators «giving... government money to so - called charitable organizations», but not a full time legislature.

The money made by politicians on fees for consulting companies doing business with the state and the pay - to - play system of private campaign financing have to be ended with a full time legislature and full public campaign financing.

Senator Gipson says while he's made the choice to not earn any outside income, he's not judging the actions of other lawmakers, and does not think the state should change to a full time legislature.

«To talk about a full time legislature, I think, is a disservice to people.