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Provides electors with the power of initiative and referendum
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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BILL NUMBER:S4441
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to the constitution, in relation to providing the electors with the power of initiative and referendum
Purpose
This legislation is an amendment to the Constitution of the State of New York intended to provide electors with the power of initiative and referendum.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Article 20 of the Constitution is renumbered Article 21 and a new Article 20 is added relating to Initiative and Referendum.
Section 2. Resolved upon the concurrence of both the Senate and Assembly, 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.
Justification
The use of initiative, a proposal of a new law or constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by citizen petition, and referendum, a proposal to repeal a law that was previously enacted by the legislature which is placed on the ballot by citizen petition, are two forms of ballot measures that can serve as alternatives to the enactments of elected representatives. The use of these initiatives can provide a much needed check and balances on government and the legislature.
Legislative history
2015: New Legislation
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To be determined
Effective date
Resolved upon the concurrence of both the Senate and Assembly, 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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