Sentences with phrase «holding a constitutional convention by»

A Siena College poll on November 1 found likely voters are against holding a constitutional convention by a two to one margin.

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Opponents of holding a constitutional convention have over the last several weeks geared up their opposition to the coming referendum, arguing it could scale back gains made by organized labor, wreck the environment in he Adirondacks and be dominated by monied interest groups.

The comments by Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie during a joint appearance at the Times Union's media center in Albany come as voters this November will consider a referendum whether to hold a constitutional convention.

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.

In fact, there is a current movement being pushed by conservatives where they want to hold a Constitutional Convention.

The groups suggested that for virtually all New Yorkers, there is simply more to lose than to gain by holding a Constitutional Convention.

«While the Convention Question won't be on the front of the ballot where it should be, voters will at least be urged to turn the ballot over to vote on whether to hold a Constitutional Convention and on two Amendments proposed by the Legislature.

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

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.

For the first time in 20 years, real solutions to end government corruption begin by voting «yes» on Election Day to hold a constitutional convention.

New York Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox and the state's top elected Republican, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, oppose holding a constitutional convention, citing concerns the process will be dominated by liberal politicians.

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.

Unofficial results indicate Republicans will hold their narrow majority in the county legislature, the call for a constitutional convention fell on deaf ears by a near 6 - 1 margin and races in some towns were extremely tight.

Supporters are pushing for the amendment as there is a concern it could be voted down amid a broader campaign against a referendum over whether to hold a constitutional convention, which is being opposed by environmental groups.

However, those behind nypeoplesconvention.org — led by the good - government group Effective NY — say there is no risk to constitutional labor protections in holding a convention, and other issues supported by unions could be addressed through the amendment process.

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.

The event, co-sponsored by the Rockefeller Institute and the state Bar Association, looked to November 2017, when voters will be asked whether to hold what would be the state's 10th Constitutional Convention since 1777.

UFT members from Districts 13, 14 and 17 as well as high schools from those areas heard UFT President Michael Mulgrew speak about the proposed federal education budget cuts, the attack on unions by far - right privatization advocates, the dangers to hard - won benefits if a state constitutional convention is held in 2018 and other pressing issues.

(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.