The second draft has been passed by the committee on a unanimous vote and is awaiting a full vote on the floor. (aaeteachers.org)
The potentially life - saving Brittany's Law, which combats domestic violence by creating a registry of violent felony offenders, has inexplicably been held up by the Assembly Majority, and deserves a full vote on the floor of the Assembly. (thebronxchronicle.com)
The lobby team at my last nonpofit (enviro) job drove home this observation repeatedly, putting the procedural victories and losses along the legislative way in perspective — sure, the Senate might strip a critical provision out or add in something nasty while voting on floor amendments, but the matter really wasn't settled until conference. (epolitics.com)