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NY B00477
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Rescinds, repeals, cancels, and nullifies all prior applications by the New York State Legislature to Congress calling for a Constitutional Convention under Article V, regardless of when made or their subject matter
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Identifies three known historical calls for Constitutional Conventions: a 1789 joint resolution for broad constitutional amendments, a 1931 resolution for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, and a 1972 resolution regarding public funds for secular education
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Cites concerns that historical records are incomplete regarding prior applications, that constitutional law is unclear on whether such applications expire, and that current generations should not be bound by decisions made in different times without new debate
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Directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of this resolution to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
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Requests that Congress publish this resolution in the Congressional Record and include it in the official tally of state applications regarding Constitutional Conventions
Legislative Description
Concerns the rescission of all previous requests by the New York State Legislature or either house thereof for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution
Last Action
referred to judiciary
6/9/2023