Sentences with phrase «state hold a constitutional convention»

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Council Member and putative Republican mayoral candidate Erich Ulrich supports holding 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 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.

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.

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.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- It's Election Day and New York voters will decide whether to hold the state's first constitutional convention in 50 years.

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.

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

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.

Labor unions are leading the fight against a New York ballot measure to hold a constitutional convention, arguing that it's just too risky to tinker with the state's governing document and threaten existing protections for worker's compensation, unemployment benefits and collective bargaining.

The leaders of the Republican, Conservative and Working Families parties all have come out against the referendum 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.

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.