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Relates to the election delegates
In Senate Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Joseph A. Griffo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9496
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY propos- ing an amendment to section 2 of article 19 of the constitution, in relation to the election of delegates
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to encourage rank and file citizens to participate in a constitutional convention and to prohibit political party establishment from becoming delegates.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 2 of article 19 of the constitu- tion by prohibiting: any person acting as a political party chairperson, an elected public officer, a person appointed by the Governor, any person subject to the rules of the commission on public integrity, any person who is required to file an annual statement of financial disclo- sure with the legislative ethics commission, and any other person who is an officer of an organization, association or corporation, (other than a 501 (c)(3)), that receives public funding to be elected as a delegate at a constitutional convention.
Justification
New York State has defects in the structure of govern- ment, and the best way to remedy those defects is by amending the Constitution. The delegates for such convention should be elected on a nonpartisan basis so each person runs on their character and record. This will provide a special opportunity to do things for history that will help make the state better for the people who are the heart and soul of the state, the citizens.
New York government has become too captured by political party insiders who don't always embrace reforms that are overdue. This bill addresses that by prohibiting political persons from taking over the Convention agenda and process.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Resolved, (if the Assembly concur), That the foregoing amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding general election of members of the assembly, and, in conformity with section 1 of article 19 of the constitution, be published for 3 months previous to the time of such election.
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