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New York Initiative and Referendum Amendment (2013)
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Support
The measure is sponsored and supported by Senator Joseph Robach. "This proposal to establish a process of initiative and referendum in New York State is simply good government. It is the type of reform that my Senate colleagues and I have consistently fought for and will continue to support so that voters statewide can be given a more direct and effective voice with which to further New York’s democratic process," he said.[2]
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos said, "In order to truly change and improve the way government does business, we must enable the public to have a more active role in the process."[2]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the New York Constitution
According to the New York Constitution a majority vote is required in two successive sessions of the New York State Legislature in order to qualify a measure for the statewide ballot.
- On June 7, 2011 the New York State Senate voted 47-15 in favor of referring the proposed measure to the ballot.[3][4]
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References
- ↑ New York State Senate,"SB 709 summary and status," retrieved June 8, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 NewsLI.com,"Senate Passes Initiative And Referendum," June 7, 2011
- ↑ New York State Senate,"SB 709 - S709-2011 Votes, Floor Vote: - Jun 7, 2011," June 7, 2011
- ↑ Ballot-Access News,"New York Senate Passes Bill Setting Up the Initiative Process," June 9, 2011
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