Sentences with phrase «of the constitutional convention process»

[1] The manifesto text does say that reform of the second chamber and consideration of the role of English MPs is scrutinising English legislation are «part of the Constitutional Convention process» (my emphasis), implying that there might be other issues for the convention to consider.

[i] «The manifesto text does say that reform of the second chamber and consideration of the role of English MPs is scrutinising English legislation are «part of the Constitutional Convention process» (my emphasis), implying that there might be other issues for the convention to consider.

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«The structure of a Constitutional Convention allows for every part of the process to be dictated by the voting public,» Kolb wrote.

House of Lords reform and EVEL are both folded into the constitutional convention process.

However, the story of the Scottish Constitutional Convention also tells us that such a process will take time, and can not be rushed or accomplished overnight.

Those measures, which had included lowered campaign contribution rates, a cap on the amount of money lawmakers can earn outside of their government work and reforms to the constitutional convention process, have been seemingly scaled back.

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.

Going through the more formal, restricted process of proposing a specific Amendment that must be introduced in Congress, be passed by 2/3 majorities in both houses, and then be ratified by the required number of states (3/4, which would still have to approve amendments from a convention, as well) seems doomed to fail in this current period of hyper - partisanship and gridlock, but the alternative of calling a Constitutional Convention is so broad that it can easily have unexpected results, in the opposite direction that those originally organizing had convention, as well) seems doomed to fail in this current period of hyper - partisanship and gridlock, but the alternative of calling a Constitutional Convention is so broad that it can easily have unexpected results, in the opposite direction that those originally organizing had Convention is so broad that it can easily have unexpected results, in the opposite direction that those originally organizing had hoped for.

Four previous examples of constitutional conventions / citizens» assemblies were then evaluated against these criteria as options the UK could draw upon in the process of designing its own: Scotland (late 1980s), Iceland (2011), Canada (British Columbia 2004 and Ontario 2006) and Ireland (2012 - 14).

The League of Women Voters» Jennifer Wilson says while a constitutional convention could have provided a great opportunity to repair flaws in state government, there are other ways, including the normal legislative process.

«I hope New Yorkers will vote in support of a Constitutional Convention, and that they will remain active in the discussion process to come as we shape a more modern, inclusive and effective New York government for all people,» she said.

The body in question, the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee, had previously produced penetrating reports on English devolution, the need for a Constitutional Convention, Parliamentary boundaries, the future for Scotland, improving the legislative process, voter disengagement, the gagging bill, etc. — enough critical analysis for a domineering Conservative majority to want to get rid of it.

In his 2016 message, Cuomo expressed support for a constitutional convention because, as he said, «From ethics enforcement to the basic rules governing day - to - day business in Albany, the process of government in New York state is broken.»

«Abandoning our legislative process for a constitutional convention risks our rights,» said Robin Chappelle Golston, chief executive officer of the statewide Planned Parenthood group.

The establishment of the Constitutional Convention was a representative process.

The question of inserting a new preamble gained momentum during the Constitutional Convention in 1998, the Australian Government's formal process of consultation on the issue of whether Australia should become a republic.