Sentences with phrase «by drafting legislation»

Nonetheless, the federal government reacted to what was a local problem in Florida by drafting legislation that affects us all on a national level.

NELP is working with allies to ensure accountability by lead companies that structure their businesses without responsibility for their workers, by drafting legislation, enforcing broadly scoped labor and employment laws, and promoting employer best practices.

THE State Government has responded to the Laing Report on Occupational Safety and Health by drafting legislation aimed at imposing harsher penalties on those who neglect their OSH responsibilities.

Six inter-connected reform processes for different aspects of the native title system, followed by draft legislation to implement the findings of some of these consultation processes (with further amendments expected later on); and

Not exact matches

Supporters of the Senate's SOPA, lead by Hollywood, shelled out $ 118 million to support the draft legislation, eight times the measly $ 14 million contributed by opponents of the bill (which were mostly tech companies), according to campaign - finance tracking website MapLight.

The committee has drafted a bill that will provide funding for the CFTC and has inserted the tweak requested by these companies in legislation.

But draft legislation obtained by Charlotte news station WBTV suggests lawmakers may be walking back portions of the bill.

Local efforts by GDB and other Puerto Rican debt issuers to reach a debt restructuring are running in parallel with plans in the U.S. Congress to draft legislation aimed at solving the island's economic crisis, possibly by allowing it to restructure debt and putting its finances under federal oversight.

The resolution, which contains instructions for key health care - related committees to begin drafting legislation to undo the health law, must also be passed by the House of Representatives (and is expected to get a vote there this week).

Notably, seven provinces opposed to the legislation, which, «in its drafting, if not in its intent, had serious and, in the view of the vast majority of witnesses, fatal flaws as to the constitutional violation of sections 92 and 91 of the British North America Act, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, freedom of speech, expression and association as protected by that very Charter of Rights and Freedoms,» Segal said.

The committee helps draft legislative proposals, estimates the revenue effects of all tax legislation considered by the Congress, and examines various aspects of US federal taxes.

Thanks to an Access to Information request filed by Blacklock's Reporter, an online newsmagazine, we've learned that the Harper government has been drafting legislation since last November to strip away pension security for federally - regulated workers, despite Finance Minister Joe Oliver's statement this past April that no changes would be made without the consent of the retirees.

He acknowledged that the House was drafting legislation similar to that proposed by the Senate that will place new limits on access to semiautomatic assault rifles, like AR - 15s, something the Florida Legislature refused to do after mass shootings killed 49 at the Pulse nightclub in 2016 and 5 at Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport last year.

The legislation, which was drafted by the Americans United for Life explicitly includes several provisions that require fetal death certificates, proper burials and fetal death reporting.

His view emerged, by mistake, in the draft version of a speech in which he originally intended to describe as «bigots» all those who oppose the proposed legislation to redefine the nature of marriage.

The ACCC has responded to the draft bill by releasing guidelines proposing how it intends to approach the legislation changes.

«The latest «State of the State» proposals highlighting much needed election reforms are nearly identical to legislation drafted by myself, and Deputy Leader Gianaris.

As Scotland waits to see if Westminster can meet its deadline for producing draft legislation for extending more powers north of the border by January 25, English political leaders have become more aware than ever of the growing gap in devolved powers between England and the other home nations.

Draft legislation obtained by Politico shows that the Cuomo administration is working on a value capture plan that would tax building owners whose properties increase in value as a result of being near transit.

Pressure from Tory peers leads PM to promise draft legislation on register of beneficial owners by summer

Tedisco and Murray's legislation, which is being drafted, would bring fairness to the Governor's proposal for state workers by requiring the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller and all 213 state legislators to be in good standing with their state and local taxes before they can take office.

To drive the point home, we find our Republican congressman, Lee Zeldin, assisting the Democrat - majority town board to regain local control of the airport by writing letters to the F.A.A., drafting legislation, publicly supporting the town board's restrictions, and holding rallies in the Peconic region to promote the great work he is doing assisting East Hampton Town to bring much needed noise relief for the East End.

Experts said the move makes the prospect of more by - elections much more likely than would have been the case had the coalition stuck to its original proposals in draft legislation published today.

As a result, Meng is drafting legislation that makes failure to report a missing child «within a timely manner» by a parent, legal guardian, caretaker or other responsible adult a felony offense.

Draft legislation on the ability to «recall» MPs before the next general election has unexpectedly given the Commons the power to authorise by - elections where the MP has committed serious wrongdoing.

The PWD community must be included in drafting legislation in the Council to ensure this large community is affected positively and supported by new legislation, zoning and funding.

«We were consulted by the Northern Ireland Office several months ago on draft legislation and provided detailed comments.»

Sen. David Valesky, D - 53, and Assemblyman Bill Magee, D - 121, drafted the legislation, which was passed by both houses.

Cleaning Up Albany Corruption as Slowly as Possible By Morgan Pehme Only in Albany is legislation targeted at making government more transparent drafted in the shadows.

Those were allegedly facilitated by onetime Assembly candidate Sigfredo Gonzalez — who then turned informant and allegedly arranged similar bribes for Stevenson to draft competition - crushing legislation on behalf of the businessmen.

Flanked by early supporters of his draft legislation, County Executive Steve Bellone announced the Water Quality Protection Fee at a press conference Monday in Yaphank.

The former prime minister said work on new legislation would begin on September 19th, the day after the referendum, with a command paper by October, a white paper by November, and a draft law in January.

The opposition could support the alternative proposal made by ministers in their draft legislation of a 100 % elected Lords.

Prosecutors also showed jurors a document illustrating how an earlier draft of the legislation would have harmed Glenwood by letting tax abatements expire and allowing the city to adopt stronger rent regulations.

He said he used a model resolution and added language specific to the city of Kingston to draft the legislation adopted by the Common Council, adding that while the resolution does not «have teeth» with which to be enforced, the legislation adds Kingston to the list of other municipalities opposed to the pipeline.

There are a few drafts of legislation limiting the use of drones by law enforcement in Syracuse floating around city hall, one of which was drafted largely by the Syracuse Peace Council.

McCoy has also drafted legislation to be considered by the county lawmakers that would ensure all private - sector workers in the county have access to paid sick leave — a move praised by Citizen Action of New York.

AIR STRIKE — Airbnb, hotel union preparing to do battle over pending City Council legislation, by POLITICO's Sally Goldenberg: «Airbnb and the hotel industry that opposes it are gearing up for a legislative showdown as the City Council drafts a bill that would take aim at the $ 30 billion online home - sharing company.

The task force, led by State Liquor Authority Chairman Vincent Bradley, will hold an inaugural meeting on February 29th to begin gathering industry input on drafting legislation concerning third party providers.

Draft legislation is supposed to be completed by mid-2013.

The briefing covers information on: The meaning of delegated acts Anti-tampering (article 18) On board diagnostics (article 19) Functional safety (article 20) Environment (article 21) Carbon dioxide (article 22) Aftermarket parts (article 52) Repair and maintenance information (article 60) The BMF have also had discussions with the chair of the EU's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) dealing with the proposed legislation, Conservative MEP Malcolm Harbour, who said: «Most of the concerns riders have expressed with the original Commission draft and some of the amendments adopted by the IMCO Committee, are being addressed in the current negotiations between representatives of EU governments, MEPs and the Commission.

The expiration stamps also come as several lawmakers said they were drafting legislation that would change the policy, which was formally adopted by Cuomo administration in June 2013.

The Minister without Portfolio said that the draft legislation being bought out by his party «underlined the commitment that David Cameron was making to holding a referendum».

All useful stuff — though many matters kicked into the long grass, and we'll need to see how the UK Government turns the recommendations into draft legislation by the end of January, to assess the actual package which an incoming UK Parliament might want to consider.

ALBANY — Localities would be able to ban, but not regulate, car - hail services like Uber, according to draft legislation privately circulating among Capitol lawmakers and obtained by POLITICO New York.

Nearly one year after taking office, Mayor Bill de Blasio is preparing to abolish horse - drawn carriages by producing a City Council bill that is expected to be introduced in December, according to two sources who have seen a copy of the draft legislation.

Reducing scrutiny of delegated legislation might «encourage the Government to draft delegated powers [conferred by primary legislation] as broadly as possible, so that secondary legislation could [then] be used to pass measures which might otherwise face greater opposition in the Lords as primary legislation».

Primary legislation (the statutes enacted by sovereign legislatures, such as the British Parliament) provides a framework which is complemented by secondary law, in the form of rules drafted by government agencies and court rulings which establish legal precedents.

But Cuomo insists it's better done by officials he appoints, and strongly opposes the DiNapoli - drafted legislation.

Tedisco caught up with POLITICO by phone from his office in Clifton Park, where he lamented the state of talks and the effect of a 2004 court ruling, Silver v. Pataki, which confirmed the governor's exclusive power to draft budget legislation.