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NY B01460

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Rescinds, repeals, and nullifies all prior applications by the New York State Legislature to Congress requesting a Constitutional Convention under Article V, regardless of when made or their specific scope

  • Identifies three historical applications: a 1789 Joint Resolution calling for broad constitutional amendments, a 1931 Joint Resolution calling for repeal of the 18th Amendment, and a 1972 Joint Resolution calling for public funding of secular education

  • Directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of this resolution to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives

  • Requests publication of the resolution in the Congressional Record and inclusion in the official tally of state applications regarding Constitutional Convention calls

  • Cites concerns that unclear historical records and ambiguous constitutional law regarding application expiration could allow wealthy interest groups to exploit ancestors' decisions and alter constitutional rights

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

DELIVERED TO SECRETARY OF STATE

7/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2024
Elections1/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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