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Title of bill
An act to provide for the submission to the people of a proposition or question to convene a constitutional convention
Purpose
To provide for a constitutional convention to be called for the limited purpose of providing for a process of choosing a lieutenant governor in the event of a vacancy in such office and for real property tax reform.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 provides for the question to be put to the people. Section 2 provides that if the question is answered in the affirmative that to provisions of section 2 of Article XIX of the Constitution shall apply and be implemented. Section 3 provides for the effective date.
Justification
On two occasions with in the last 25 years and 15 times over the history of the State, the State of New York has not had a lieutenant governor. The office remains vacant until the next gubernatorial election. The office of lieutenant governor has many functions including being first in the gubernatorial succession and president of the Senate.
The Governor, on July 8, 2009, has attempted to appoint a Lieutenant Governor relying upon the Public Officers Law. This issue should be taken up before a constitutional convention where the matter can be debated and given consideration which then can be presented to the people on the ballot.
The real property tax burden has become oppressive for homeowners and businesses. With the cessation of the middle class star exemption on and ever increasing financial demands, taxpayers are unable to pay the ever increasing real property tax bills. This bill would convene a special constitutional convention for the sole purpose of looking at these two issues and providing a resolution to both.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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