Drafting problems can impede state constitutional reform, as even well-intentioned constitutional changes may, by virtue of problems in the design of constitutional provisions, fail to achieve their desired effects. In contrast, well-designed provisions can eliminate uncertainty and can reduce the need for expensive and time-consuming litigation.
To address the technical problems associated with constitutional reform, the Center for State Constitutional Studies is developing a manual for state constitution drafters.
The primary authors of the manual will be Robert F. Williams, Associate Director of the Center and Distinguished Professor of Law, Rutgers University-Camden, and Frank P. Grad, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor Emeritus of Legislation and Director Emeritus of the Legislative Drafting Research Fund, Columbia University School of Law.
For further information, contact the Center for State Constitutional Studies cscs@crab.rutgers.edu or Robert Williams rfw@crab.rutgers.edu.
