The Constitution is so over
2012-01-05 23:56:58.696214+00 by Dan Lyke 1 comments
Vita admitted he needs to "bone up" on the content of the charter, but said "it's a document that still functions." He views the bill as similar to efforts in Congress requiring all legislation to cite constitutional authority.
1 New Section; Magna Carta References. Amend RSA 14 by inserting after section 39-a the following new section:
14:39-b Magna Carta Reference. All members of the general court proposing bills and resolutions addressing individual rights or liberties shall include a direct quote from the Magna Carta which sets forth the article from which the individual right or liberty is derived.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect November 1, 2012.