Sentences with phrase «on holding a state constitutional convention»

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Cuomo also spoke in more depth about the pending 2017 vote on whether the state should hold a constitutional convention.

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.

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.

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.

So, this Election Day, voters will vote on whether to hold a constitutional convention — or a «con con,» as it is sometimes called — and if the referendum passes, the people will then elect delegates, who would convene to potentially rewrite, or significantly propose modifications to the state constitution.

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

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

Every 20 years, New Yorkers have the chance to vote on whether the state should hold a 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.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to holding a constitutional convention, calling it the wrong «vehicle» to making changes to the state constitution.

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.

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.

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.