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Relates to the election of delegates
In Assembly Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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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 the election of delegates
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to encourage ordinary citizens to participate in a constitutional convention and to prohibit certain people closely affiliated with political parties from becoming delegates.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends section 2 of article 19 of the constitution to prohibit various classes of persons from being elected as a delegate at a constitutional convention. The prohibition would apply to: any person acting as a political party chairperson, an elected public officer, any 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 disclosure with the legislative ethics commission, or any other person who is an officer of an organization, association, or corporation, (other than a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization), that receives public funding.
Section 2 of the bill sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Conventions should be attended and controlled by delegates who are elected on a nonpartisan basis without strong ties to any particular political or governmental institution. Enacting this legislation would open up the process of reforming the State constitution beyond political party insiders, who don't always embrace reforms that are overdue. This bill prevents political persons from taking over the Convention agenda and process.
Legislative history
S.2777 OF 2012- JUDICIARY
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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