Sentences with phrase «of holding a constitutional convention»

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 issue of holding a constitutional convention has shifted from the periphery of constitutional debates in the UK to the very core.

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

The numbers are a change from earlier in the year, when a poll showed the majority of voters said they were in favor of holding a constitutional convention, despite the fact that they had not heard much about it.

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

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What I will not do, I can tell you right now, is hold a bunch of constitutional conventions and meetings because nobody wants to go back to that era.

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.

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.»

The Irish Government has still to respond on these later reports, but already it is clear that the Convention recommendations on many matters will lead to the holding of referendums on specific issues in 2015; and we are likely to see real and significant constitutional change made as a result.

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.

The day after the referendum, Cameron raised the issue of «English votes for English laws», with Miliband criticising the move as a simplistic solution to a complex problem, eventually coming out in favour for a constitutional convention to be held after the general election.

The 2017 general election will present voters with a ballot question of whether to hold such a constitutional convention, often referred to as a «ConCon.»

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.

«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.

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.

The governor said the next route is to hold a constitutional convention when the next opportunity comes up in a couple of years.

When the Conservatives lost the 1997 Election, the New Labour government converted the Constitutional Convention's proposals into a White Paper and a referendum of the Scottish people was held on 11 September 1997.

In about a year and half, in November of 2017, a vote will be held on whether New York should hold what could be the first constitutional convention in over half a century.

The experts have weighed in on the question of whether New York should hold a constitutional convention.

That back of the ballot contained a question asking New Yorkers if they wanted to hold a constitutional convention — it's an issue that comes around once every 20 years.

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, Convention of States Project, for a discussion of holding a national constitutional convention, The Jewish Center, Blue Room, 131 W. 86th St., 10th floor, convention, The Jewish Center, Blue Room, 131 W. 86th St., 10th floor, Manhattan.

The New York Farm Bureau has joined a broad coalition of groups that have joined forces to oppose a constitutional convention as the November vote on whether to hold one nears.

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 conventions.

«Part of the reason we are opposed to a Constitutional Convention has to do with the fact that it is possible to amend the NYS Constitution without holding a very expensive conventiConvention has to do with the fact that it is possible to amend the NYS Constitution without holding a very expensive conventionconvention.»

Citizen Action of New York on Friday was the latest group to join the push against holding a constitutional convention.

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.

Despite the promise a constitutional convention holds, opponents are emerging — a puzzling collection of narrow interests that have banded together out of fear — with the ironic argument that special interests will co-opt the convention.

The panelists, who are not for or against holding a convention, say another factor in whether a constitutional convention ultimately happens, in the spring of 2019, is leadership.

In 1967, the last time New York held a constitutional convention, voters turned down an all - or - nothing package of amendments mainly over one amendment having to do with public support for religious education.

New York is among 14 states where the question of whether to hold a constitutional convention is automatically put on the ballot.

The question of whether to hold the constitutional convention will appear on the Nov. 7 election ballot.

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.

Also at 11 a.m., a broad - based group of environmental, anti-fracking and conservation organizations hold a press conference to explain why they are urging New Yorkers to vote «no» on the constitutional convention referendum, LCA Press Room, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

Though he has previously supported the idea of a constitutional convention, and his father was a big proponent of holding one, Cuomo plans to vote «no» on Prop. 1 today, according to a spokeswoman.

Two - thirds of voters say they haven't heard anything about the upcoming referendum on whether to hold a constitutional convention.

The New York Conference of Mayors has issued a voter guide ahead of the constitutional convention, weighing the pros and cons of holding the con con itself.

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

Remember to look on the back of your ballot for three proposals: Whether to hold a constitutional convention, a constitutional amendment that would strip state officers of their pensions if convicted of a felony and an amendment that would create a 250 - acre land bank in forest preserve lands.

Errol Louis: «I plan to vote yes on this fall's referendum question about whether New York should hold an official constitutional convention to amend some badly outdated parts of the state Constitution.

As part of the state's constitution, New York voters get to decide every 20 years whether the state should hold a constitutional convention to rewrite or amend the state's constitution.

At Manhattan office of NY Constitution.org, people are spearheading an effort to urge state voters in November to vote yes on the question of whether to hold a constitutional convention.

The ballot question of whether to hold a constitutional convention will appear alongside two other questions.

The general public favors holding a constitutional convention, but support has slipped significantly over the past year with 44 percent of New Yorkers that Siena College surveyed this month saying they'll vote yes.

Effective NY has produced an online video series in support of various constitutional amendments and holding a convention.

It appears opponents of holding a New York state constitutional convention have the momentum as Election Day approaches.