No Massachusetts Con-Con Until the Fall

Boston.com reports today that State House insiders have stated that Senate President Robert E. Travaglini will not call a constitutional convention until the fall. The main purpose of the con-con would be to hold a second vote on the proposed amendment that would ban gay marriage but establish civil unions. Travaglini reportedly wants the legislature to spend the spring and summer focusing on more pressing issues.



In related news, the American Constitution Society of NESL will be hosting Sen. Pres. Travaglini on Wednesday, April 20 to speak to the NESL community. The event will be from 3:30-4:30, in the Cherry Room. I hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to hear from the senate president, to ask questions and to make your positions known on the issue of the proposed amendment, which Travaglini co-sponsored.