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New York: Espada Bill to Expel Lawmakers for Misdemeanors
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NEW YORK—State lawmakers convicted of misdemeanors would be automatically kicked out of office if a new bill introduced Monday by Democratic Senate Leader Pedro Espada is passed. The bill's introduction comes as the Senate votes this week to expel or censure state Sen. Hiram Monserrate, who was convicted of a misdemeanor last year.
Sen. Espada's bill would apply to any senator or assembly member convicted of specific Class A misdemeanors. As of right now, only legislators with felonies on their records can be kicked out.
Sen. Hiram Monserrate was convicted of dragging his spouse across a hallway near his apartment located in Queens, landing him a Class A misdemeanor last year. However, Sen. Monserrate, a Democrat from Queens, would not be affected because he took oath after the bill's passage, noted Espada.
Monserrate was found unfit to serve as a state senator by a special committee with a Senate vote expected by Tuesday. However, it is unclear if the Senate will vote to expel or censure the Queens Democrat.
“The legislature must take several steps to enact rules and regulations that encourage and signify greater ethical obligations,” said Sen. Espada. “This task requires comprehensive reforms involving major changes at the fundamental levels.”
The bill would expel any lawmaker convicted of third-degree assault, sexual misconduct, second-degree sexual abuse, fifth-degree arson, second-degree aggravated harassment involving physical contact; endangering the welfare of a child; and endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.
Sen. Hiram Monserrate was convicted of dragging his spouse across a hallway near his apartment located in Queens, landing him a Class A misdemeanor last year. However, Sen. Monserrate, a Democrat from Queens, would not be affected because he took oath after the bill's passage, noted Espada.
Monserrate was found unfit to serve as a state senator by a special committee with a Senate vote expected by Tuesday. However, it is unclear if the Senate will vote to expel or censure the Queens Democrat.
“The legislature must take several steps to enact rules and regulations that encourage and signify greater ethical obligations,” said Sen. Espada. “This task requires comprehensive reforms involving major changes at the fundamental levels.”
The bill would expel any lawmaker convicted of third-degree assault, sexual misconduct, second-degree sexual abuse, fifth-degree arson, second-degree aggravated harassment involving physical contact; endangering the welfare of a child; and endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.
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