Sentences with phrase «hold a state constitutional»

This proposition is a vote on whether or not to hold a State Constitutional Convention.

Council Member and putative Republican mayoral candidate Erich Ulrich supports holding a state constitutional convention.

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

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.

In the crucial weeks before Election Day, the UFT and its members stepped into high gear to spread the word about why New Yorkers should vote «no» on holding a state constitutional convention.

On the ballot in New York this Election Day, is a referendum on whether or not to hold a state constitutional convention.

Why I Am Against A Constitutional Convention By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that on November 7, 2017, New Yorkers will vote on whether or not to spend millions of dollars to hold a State Constitutional Convention.

You should know that on November 7, 2017, New Yorkers will vote on whether or not to spend millions of dollars to hold a State Constitutional Convention.

The leaders of the Republican, Conservative and Working Families parties all have come out against the referendum to hold a state constitutional convention.

Voters in Rhode Island will decide whether to bypass the legislature and hold another state constitutional convention.

Not exact matches

But to its astonishment, the VHA hospital was held by the court to be a governmental body - a quasi-public institution or «state actor» in constitutional lingo.

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.

The sovereign state, even the constitutional democracy that's supposed to recognize and strive to support the inalienable rights of its citizens, nonetheless holds the power to kill its citizens with direct intent and thereby to alienate from them an essential right, which is to continue living.

The majority did not even mention the ten - year - old decision in Bowers v. Hardwick, which had held, in keeping with long - standing constitutional understanding, that a state may make homosexual conduct a criminal offense.

If a real constitutional right of one person is being violated with the unanimous approval of the rest of the United States, we have always held that the right must be vindicated regardless.

The Irish Government has formally backed proposals to hold a referendum on the state's constitutional amendment on abortion by the end of May.

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.

As he raised concerns over the sweeping changes to state government through a pair of constitutional amendments proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie in a statement pointed to the relative short window of time debate would be held over term limits and creating a full - time Legislature that bans outside income.

It may be relevant, though, that I am one of the few American legal academics who has publicly endorsed the desirability of holding a new constitutional convention within the United States.

Convene a Constitutional Commission The New York Constitution provides that, every 20 years, New Yorkers must vote by referendum on whether to hold a convention to amend the State constitution.

The New Kings Democrats are excited to announce our support for holding a New York State Constitutional Convention — because we have a right to a government that represents and serves us.

The last time the state held a constitutional convention, Bobby Kennedy was Senator.

New York State voters decisively rejected a question on the ballot as to whether a constitutional convention should be held, a proposal that stirred intense opposition among various interest groups.

That's Republican mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis on whether she supports holding a New York State constitutional convention.

The state constitution itself requires a public referendum every 20 years on whether to hold a constitutional convention.

The Court, in a judgment on a suit with reference number FHC / L / CS / 1098/07 filed by fishermen operating in Eti - Osa Local Government Area of the State, held that the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) lacked the Constitutional power to regulate inland waterways within the State.

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.

A group of constitutional law and government professors have signed on to a letter outlining why they back a constitutional convention, arguing that holding one will positively restructure state government and expand protections for the environment and local governments.

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

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

This November, New Yorkers have the opportunity to improve many aspects of our state government by voting «yes» on holding a constitutional convention.

Add Gov. Andrew Cuomo's name to the list of state politicians wary of holding a constitutional convention.

It asks New Yorkers a simple question: Should the state hold a constitutional convention to amend its constitution?

Add Governor Andrew Cuomo's name to the list of state politicians wary of holding a constitutional convention.

ALBANY — New Yorkers have overwhelmingly defeated a ballot question asking whether the state should hold a constitutional convention, with only 19 percent voting yes, based on results from nearly half the state's election districts.

ALBANY — The state Conservative Party has voted to oppose a Nov. 7 referendum to hold a constitutional convention that could rewrite the state constitution and dramatically change how Albany operates, the party announced Thursday.

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.

By not holding regular oversight hearings, New York State legislators are failing to uphold their constitutional obligations.

The New York Daily News has endorsed holding a constitutional convention, which voters get to decide this November, writing it could fix «unacceptable failings» in state government.

Also at 7 p.m., the Gertrude and Morrison Parker West Side Republican Club hosts Mark Meckler, founder of the Tea Party Patriots and president of the Convention of States Project, for a discussion of holding a national constitutional convention, The Jewish Center, Blue Room, 131 W. 86th St., 10th floor, Manhattan.

«The Conservative Party has been quite vocal regarding its opposition to the first statewide proposal that asks if a Constitutional Convention should be held,» the party stated.

At 10:30 a.m., New York for Democracy holds a rally in support of making this the 17th state to call for a constitutional amendment against «corporate personhood» and «money as speech,» the Well, LOB, 198 State St., Alstate to call for a constitutional amendment against «corporate personhood» and «money as speech,» the Well, LOB, 198 State St., AlState St., Albany.

State government experts held a two - hour «boot camp» for state reporters and editorial writers on the history and legal structure of New York's infrequent constitutional conventState government experts held a two - hour «boot camp» for state reporters and editorial writers on the history and legal structure of New York's infrequent constitutional conventstate reporters and editorial writers on the history and legal structure of New York's infrequent constitutional conventions.

The state Conservative Party has voted to oppose a Nov. 7 referendum to hold a constitutional convention that could rewrite the state constitution and dramatically change how Albany operates.

Also at 6 p.m., Columbia Law School and the Rockefeller Institute of Government hold forum on «Constitutional Convention Referendum 2017 and Home Rule within the Empire State,» Jerome Greene Hall, first floor, Columbia Law School, 435 W. 116th St., Manhattan.

A former counsel to Gov. Mario Cuomo is suing the state Board of Elections to require the question of whether to hold a constitutional convention be placed on the front of the ballot this November.

A state appellate court panel has upheld a lower court's decision to toss a lawsuit brought by conservative activist Robert Schulz that attempted to shape the makeup of a state constitutional convention — if the people of New York ever decide to hold another one, that is.

If the upcoming November vote on whether the state will hold a constitutional convention is approved, Polanco said he would support trying to enshrine some voting reform measures into the updated constitution.