Sentences with phrase «attempted by lawmakers»

But until there is an honest attempt by lawmakers to delineate the tens of thousands of hosts who are responsibly sharing their space and the few bad actors who take advantage of the system, we remain committed to pushing back against any legislation that solely aims to frighten hardworking New Yorkers.»

CENTRAL HARLEM — After more than a decade of unsuccessful attempts by lawmakers and juvenile justice advocates, Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially signed a bill into law Monday that would prevent all 16 - and 17 - year - olds from automatically being charged as adults in New York, no matter the crime.

«Until there is an honest attempt by lawmakers to delineate the tens of thousands of hosts who are responsibly sharing their space and the few bad actors who take advantage of the system, we remain committed to pushing back against any legislation that solely aims to frighten hardworking New Yorkers,» he said.

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NextGen Climate, which has a well - funded super PAC dedicated to electing lawmakers dedicated to halting climate change, launched a «text - banking» voter - turnout program late last year that attempted to motivate potential voters to show up to vote by sending personalized texts from actual organizers encouraging recipients to respond and start a dialogue.

The Democratic senator's proposed legislation will face an unlikely road to passage, considering that most lawmakers (including those in the White House) are reluctant to end the drug's federal prohibition, but the bill is still the latest attempt by a prominent politician to update federal marijuana laws at a time when a clear majority of Americans support legalization.

However, a new Taliban - themed thread on Reddit attempts to vilify the lawmakers themselves by likening them to terrorists.»

He criticizes textualism (a mode of judicial interpretation) by citing the author's attempt to «show how lawmakers are engaged in the creative work of ensuring that natural law... is given effect in our human living.»

What is clearly an attempt by religious lawmakers to help young Christians retain their faith will backfire.

And when our nation's elected lawmakers are held hostage by a once routine budget procedure that is now being held hostage in an attempt to force Democrats to ditch the Affordable Healthcare Act, the people themselves must rise up and do what the government can not.

By contrast, after the New Jersey Supreme Court denied Gov. Chris Christie's appeal of a judge's overturning of the state's ban on same - sex marriage, an attempt by state lawmakers to later write a bill with religious protections collapsed under pressure from gay - rights groupBy contrast, after the New Jersey Supreme Court denied Gov. Chris Christie's appeal of a judge's overturning of the state's ban on same - sex marriage, an attempt by state lawmakers to later write a bill with religious protections collapsed under pressure from gay - rights groupby state lawmakers to later write a bill with religious protections collapsed under pressure from gay - rights groups.

The new commercial by a pro-McCain group, A Secure Arizona, will target Republican primary voters on air and online as the fifth - term lawmaker attempts to define his race on the issue of national security and fend off primary opponents in a contest that already features former state Sen. Kelli Ward.

Lawmakers said the governor was attempting to sneak his desired cuts to the EPF through the back door by tying it to the hot - button issue of closed parks.

While Governor Paterson has warned lawmakers that the state may not be able to pay its bills by the end of the year, the Legislature has spurned his attempts to slash education and health care.

Although the administration has lauded the deal as a potential source of $ 140 million in additional tax revenue over the course of 40 years, lawmakers have approached the plan with caution, criticizing Astorino's attempt to fast - track its approval by tying a Board of Legislators» decision to a required Dec. 27 budget deadline, and for not sending out a formal request for proposals.

But the plan would still permit lawmakers to supersede and design their own districts, if, after two attempted votes, the bi partisan panel's recommended lines are rejected by lawmakers.

Attempts by preservationists to protect a pre-Civil War house in Buffalo's Fruit Belt, as well as three other city buildings — including the former North Park Library — have failed, with city lawmakers deciding not to give the properties historic landmark status.

DeFrancisco, a Republican from Syracuse, says if no agreement is reached on some of the unrelated topics by the budget deadline, lawmakers will likely oppose any attempt by the governor to force through the policy changes in the form of extender bills to keep the government running.

Nwanosike alleged that Lloyd was charged to court by the police over an attempt to kill a lawmaker in the state House of Assembly, Michael Chinda.

Many here, particularly the quarter of the population that is black, view the ethics charges as an attempt by scandal - tainted lawmakers to shift attention away from themselves and toward Rangel.

ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson on Tuesday vetoed the Legislature's attempt to create new ethics panels to monitor elected officials and to require greater financial disclosure by lawmakers, halting for now an overhaul of the rules meant to curb political corruption.

Junaid Mohammed, second republic lawmaker, has reacted to claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his first attempt to tackle corruption in the country led his removal...

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Ramapo — In an attempt to seek outside help from state lawmakers, activists with the group The Power of Ten travelled to Albany to submit a petition requesting an oversight monitor to identify and resolve problems in the East Ramapo Central School District.

The camaraderie was the latest attempt to build support both for Mr. McWherter's education - reform package, which remains stalled in a House - Senate conference committee, and for tax - reform efforts tabled by lawmakers.

In another attempt to account for the funding shortfall, Michigan's Republican lawmakers proposed last month legislation that would expand charter schools and privatize teacher hirings by employing from for - profit companies.

In states where Amazon has lost the sales tax argument at the hands of lawmakers who are eagerly trying to make up for revenue lost in the recent economic downturn, the online giant has attempted to make amends with legislatures by investing in jobs and distribution centers in return for coming to a consensus on the issue.

The CAB license was created by lawmakers in an attempt to define strict parameters and regulations for the borrowing industry.

Attempts to regulate the breeding, collection and sale of animals like puppies and marine life are often prompted by presentations that play on the sympathies of lawmakers.

Inhumane puppy mill operators will also use this law as cover to evade any attempts by state or local lawmakers to combat puppy mills within the state.

WASHINGTON — A voluntary pet groomer certification program has been proposed by California lawmakers in an attempt to regulate an industry with existing expert - developed training and certification programs.

A significant number of lawmakers, including Republicans and some Democrats from coal - dependent states, have indicated that they will try to fight any attempt by the EPA to crack down on existing plants.

The reasons for this rejection included a feeling among some lawmakers that it constituted an attempt by the business lobby to make it more difficult for injured parties in these cases to successfully pursue damages.

In 1978, New Mexico lawmakers enacted the New Mexico Tort Claims Act (NMTCA) in an attempt to protect the rights of individuals injured by New Mexico...

Moreover, in an attempt to deliver a death blow to PP, conservative lawmakers also approved an eighth amendment, authored by Rep. Warren Chisum, R - Pampa, that expands the 2005 Deuell funding rider by spelling out how the remaining $ 9 million per year should be allocated.

Earlier this year, Democratic lawmakers attempted to repeal this law at the state level, but they were blocked by the Republican majority.