There are two proposals on the agenda. The first is a legislative amendment (i.e., one that was introduced by a legislator rather than through the initiative process) which would not only ban gay marriage but would also appear to bar … [Read more...]
ConCon: bipartisan redistricting commission
We're up to an amendment that would create a "bipartisan redistricting commission" responsible for drawing legislative districts. The amendment doesn't specify how the commission would be created. Rep. Petruccelli has just … [Read more...]
ConCon: we’re up to the Gov/LtGov amendment – this one could be interesting
This amendment would allow the Lt. Governor to become "Governor" rather than "Acting Governor" if the Governor leaves office permanently (either by death, resignation, or removal). If that happens, it would also allow the new Governor … [Read more...]
ConCon: absentee voting redux
Up to calendar no. 15, which also deals with absentee voting. I'm not sure exactly why there are two amendments dealing with the same subject, especially since one of them has already been advanced to the next session.UPDATE: and … [Read more...]
ConCon: quick rejection of county government, and then on to emergency appointments
The joint session is quickly rejecting an amendment that would re-establish and revamp county government. Next up is an amendment that has been recommended for passage that would create a procedure to keep government operating in the … [Read more...]
ConCon: we’re on “certification of judges,” otherwise known as “bad idea”
This would require all judges to appear on the ballot for a "certification" election after six years, where they'd have to receive a majority vote to stay on the bench. Like I said, bad idea.UPDATE: After far more "debate" (in which … [Read more...]
ConCon: on to an amendment relating to vacancies on the Governor’s Council
Wake me when it's over ...UPDATE: OK, it's over. The amendment failed by a vote of 0-194. Funny, I could swear I heard a few people vote "yes." … [Read more...]
ConCon gets underway
We're rolling. A motion by Rep. Travis to advance gay marriage to the top of the calendar was rejected. They're now voting on the first item on the calendar, which would move toward "no excuse" absentee voting -- a good … [Read more...]
ConCon starting at 1 pm
Today's constitutional convention starts at 1 pm. Assuming that channel 44 is covering it live (as they usually do), I'll post periodic updates as events warrant. Here's the calendar for the session.If you haven't called your … [Read more...]
To the Legislature: Fix the Amendment Loophole NOW
The fact is, the founders of our country put up a high bar for amending the constitution - both the federal one and those in the states. If it's a simple matter to amend the highest legal document in the land, then the document has very … [Read more...]
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