Submitted by DietCokeMachine t3_yop5oa in newhampshire
beyond_hatred t1_ivj7u8e wrote
I would only answer "yes" to this if I knew what one thing they wished to amend. And then only if they were legally compelled to change only that one thing.
Otherwise,I don't trust them not to do something bad.
lendluke t1_ivj9w0y wrote
Any amendment requires a 2/3rds popular vote. Not sure what the concern is.
beyond_hatred t1_ivjhty7 wrote
In the NH constitution or the US constitution?
Based on some quick googling, there are two ways to amend the NH constitution - the first, by convention, requires a vote by delegates. It doesn't mention if a super-majority is required. This seems to be the method proposed on the ballot.
The second (legislatively) requires a 60% vote by legislators, and then 2/3 popular vote.
https://www.nhlawoffice.com/blog/2018/november/how-do-you-amend-the-new-hampshire-constitution-/
lendluke t1_ivjphb5 wrote
Both require a supermajority paragraph 5 in you link is ambiguous about it but applies to both methods. This link more explicitly says both methods of amending require a supermajority of voters.
beyond_hatred t1_ivjq9kb wrote
Ok, your link makes it more clear.
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