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- Opinion referred to judiciary
- To attorney-general for opinion
- Referred to judiciary
- Opinion referred to judiciary
- To attorney-general for opinion
- Print number 6093a
- Amend and recommit to rules
- Referred to rules
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Relates to a limited constitutional convention to amend articles III, IV, V and VIII of the constitution only
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Joan Christensen
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Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 2 of article 19 of the constitution, in relation to authorizing a limited constitutional convention
Purpose
To provide for a constitutional convention to revise Articles III (Legislature), IV (Executive), and V (Officers and Civil Departments) and VIII (Local Finances) of the constitution.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 2 of article 19 of the constitution to provide for a constitutional convention to be held to consider amendments to Articles III, IV, V and VIII of the constitution. In addition, this amendment restricts the convention to eighteen months.
Justification
New York State government is not working. The dysfunction and chaos in the structure of government clearly shows that changes need to be made. The most effective way to address some of the issues the state faces is by amending the constitution. This legislation calls for a constitutional convention to look at some of the challenges the state faces and propose real solutions with a fresh perspective that will move New York State forward with positive, lasting reforms.
Legislative history
New.
Fiscal implications
To be determined, but limiting what the convention can consider, and restricting the time frame of the convention, will help keep costs in check.
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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