These articles; background material; consultant's work papers and outlines document the Temporary Commission's work relating to proposals for constitutional revision. Areas if study and reforms include housing; civil service; gubernatorial succession; bribery of public officers; suffrage; corporations; civil defense; canals and divorce. Also included are commission and subcommittee memoranda and reports, and resolutions on proposed changes.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission on the Revision and Simplification of the Constitution
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The series consists of records from the Temporary State Commission on Constitutional Revision documenting work on plans for the 1997 ballot questions: should a constitutional convention be held, what issues should be examined, and what rules and procedures should be followed. Included are meeting agendas and minutes; interim and final reports; transcriptions and testimony from public hearings; correspondence; study reports; press releases; briefing book; script of a video presentation for public television; speeches; and news clippings.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Constitutional Revision
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.