Sentences with phrase «by members of the legislature»

There is nothing illegal or improper by members of the legislature, the media, or even the executive branch seeking information that is public by nature.

The argument by some members of the legislature is that we created JCOPE and that should solve the problem.

«That this House notes the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights in Hirst v the United Kingdom in which it held that there had been no substantive debate by members of the legislature on the continued justification for maintaining a general restriction on the right of prisoners to vote; acknowledges the treaty obligations of the UK; is of the opinion that legislative decisions of this nature should be a matter for democratically - elected lawmakers; and supports the current situation in which no prisoner is able to vote except those imprisoned for contempt, default or on remand.»

The panel consisted of Senators David Carlucci, Jeff Klein and Diane Savino, who consulted members of public interest groups, think tanks and other nonpartisan organizations on the impact of a campaign finance reform package proposed by members of the legislature's Independent Democratic Conference.

We created a sustainable environment for reform so that long after I left, it is embraced by members of the legislature and other governors.»

The appellants argued that statements made during council meetings are akin to statements made in the federal and provincial parliaments and should be protected by way of a similar speech immunity.8 The absolute privilege enjoyed by members of the legislatures and Parliament, encompassed under the umbrella of «parliamentary privilege,» secures the right of parliamentarians to speak and debate freely in parliamentary proceedings with immunity from civil or criminal action.

Not exact matches

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Const.tution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.

When directly asked by Mormon friends and family members (yep, I've got LDS folks in my family), I have been privately critical of the LDS church's support of the Utah legislature's «compromise» on «discrimination» and religious freedom last spring.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.

Passed by a large majority (360 out of 602 votes), the German law was proposed by members of Parliament belonging to all the parties currently represented in the German national legislature, the Bundestag.

Arguably, state officials with a legislative role who are not members of the state legislature aren't covered, but this does not reflect common practice and this hole is often filled by a state constitutional provision or a state law or a local government charter.

prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and

But Senator Diane Savino, a member of a swing block, the Independent Democratic Conference, raised some objections, and cast doubt on whether the legislature would be ready to accept Cuomo's proposal for a the Tier VI benefits plan by the budget deadline.

The legislation was built on bills previously pushed by Assembly member Amy Paulin, Senator Diane Savino and other members of the legislature, the governor's office said.

Stephen Pechenik is the Rensselaer County attorney and counsel for the County Board of Ethics, which is comprised of two members appointed by the executive and two appointed by the county legislature.

The NYAMA - crafted Legislative Resolution was sponsored by Senator William Larkin (Cornwall - on - Hudson) and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (Endwell), who are the co-chairs of the NY Legislative Aviation Caucus, which has 100 members from among the state legislature.

«The next attorney general will be decided by the state legislature, and I await their decision,» James said to members of the news media earlier Tuesday.

Kirkwood says by running for the legislature's 2nd District seat, and that he wants to give a voice to underserved members of the community.

Further, he will have the power to issue decree laws when he deems necessary, dissolve parliament by calling new elections, appoint cabinet members without approval from the legislature, and appoint a greater number of the members to the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors.

A corruption commission appointed by Cuomo has voted to send subpoenas to some key members of the legislature to find out more about their relationships with private law clients.

Currently, the Speaker and the Senate Majority Leader hold enormous power to abuse the system and stop bills from coming to the floor even if they are mathematically sponsored by a simple majority of members from each house of the legislature (76 out of 150 in the Assembly and 32 out of 63 in the Senate).

A corruption commission appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo has voted to issue subpoenas to some members of the legislature to force them to disclose money paid to them by private law clients.

Madam Hannah Tetteh's invitation to the August House was spurred by concerns from Members from both sides of the legislature over the Gitmo detainees» acceptance into the country without their knowledge.

The termination of Crist, 49, who has been a legislative liaison with the legislature's GOP majority for more than 20 years, followed a closed - door meeting late Friday by Republican members of the county legislature who agreed to authorize his termination, according to a person familiar with the matter.

he chairman of the Erie County legislature shall make the appointment to designate one of the four members which next become vacant by expiration of the original term after approval of this local law, which shall then and thereafter be the position to be appointed by the chairman of the Erie County legislature, with the appointee serving for a term of three years.

The chairman of the Erie County legislature shall make the appointment to designate one of the four members which next become vacant by expiration of the original term after approval of this local law, which shall then and thereafter be the position to be appointed by the chairman of the Erie County legislature, with the appointee serving for a term of three years.

But it's clear that Gregorius, as Democratic majority leader, is not enamored with a county legislature that has more members of his own party seated (13 - 10), yet is controlled by Republicans in league with a small Democratic breakaway faction that, together elected Democrat John Parete as its chair.

Curran's policy, which could be implemented by executive order, would not apply to political campaigns or independently elected officials, such as members of the county legislature, comptroller, district attorney and county clerk.

The decision was signed by Chairman Owen Smith, one of only three members remaining on the Ethics Board since the county legislature revised the county ethics code in July.

Not shockingly, the members of the legislature quickly passed the bills written by their leaders.

It's unclear, however, whether the New York Legislature's mechanism would actually pass muster under Article III, Section 6 of the state Constitution, which reads, «Each member of the legislature shall receive for his or her services a like annual salary, to be fixed by law.»

Memo to Shelly Silver, the method of election pursuant to statue is by a «JOINT BALLOT» which means a «SECRET VOTE», not a public one as you do as an elective member of the legislature.

This is not limited to Australia, but rather a by - product of any legislature whose members are selected through plurality voting (a / k / a winner takes all).

That section of the law prohibits a former member of the Senate or Assembly from receiving compensation for «any services on behalf of any person, firm, corporation or association to promote or oppose, directly or indirectly, the passage of bills or resolutions by either house of the legislature.»

A group of City Council members, led by Christine Quinn, announced the introduction of legislation yesterday to make the state legislature repeal vacancy decontrol, and kill the law allowing Albany to set rent regulations for the city.

«There can be no question that a full ethics investigation into this improper exertion of state legislative influence by Senator Libous is required, either by virtue of this complaint or on the Commission's own initiative, in order to hold the state senator fully accountable to the standards of ethical conduct and public integrity state law requires of all members of the legislature.»

Saraki also lauded the swift reaction by the leadership and members of the House of Representatives in demonstrating their solidarity with the Red Chamber and thereby sending a strong signal that enemies of democracy and those who want to undermine the legislature will be resisted by all parliamentarians.

Talks have centered on a 10 member panel, five Democrats and five Republicans, appointed by the majority and minority parties of the legislature, with appointees coming equally from both parties in the legislature.

When Governor Cuomo's tax commissioner authorized 62 members of the Inspector General's staff to look at state employees tax returns, in the context of an investigation, it was viewed with suspicion by members of the state legislature.

She recommended the creation of a new economic development agency, whose members are elected by both the mayor and county legislature chair.

... [H] e has a pleasant personality, he has always been very congenial, had a good relationship with members of the legislature, and is a dedicated jurist, respected by his colleagues in the Judicial System.»

COMMENTS BY ILAN SCHOENBERGER WITH REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE ROCKLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE I was a member of the Legislature when we redistricted County government to go from a legislature elected town - wide to single member districtOF THE ROCKLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE I was a member of the Legislature when we redistricted County government to go from a legislature elected town - wide to single memberLEGISLATURE I was a member of the Legislature when we redistricted County government to go from a legislature elected town - wide to single member districtof the Legislature when we redistricted County government to go from a legislature elected town - wide to single memberLegislature when we redistricted County government to go from a legislature elected town - wide to single memberlegislature elected town - wide to single member districts.

In its operation, too, the Canadian Parliament is clearly a Westminstermodel legislature, epitomised by the familiar rectangular chamber in both the House of Commons (308 members) and the Senate (105 members), with parallel rows (though of individual desks, rather than long benches) facing each other in adversarial style.

Two weeks ago, the Governor announced that he will assemble a panel that includes education experts and members of the legislature to identify flaws in Common Core's rollout and take corrective action by the end of this session.

Ronk said he believes a majority of the 23 - member legislature will approve the contract as submitted by the executive.

A corruption commission appointed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has voted to issue subpoenas to some members of the state legislature.

As the deal moved toward the finish line in June, members of the state legislature who represent Oswego County helped by applying political pressure.

Meanwhile, black and Latino legislators and activists are protesting today around the state to urge Cuomo to forge a legislative solution that would disregard the congressional lines drawn by a federal judge (after the legislature failed to agree on a proposal for them), saying the map won't help the chances of electing more minority members of Congress.

These measures passed by the county legislature require approval from the state legislature and that will require the assistance of local assembly members and Senator David Carlucci.

In 2015, the Senate and Assembly's 213 elected members employed 2,865 staffers, according to a survey by the National Conference of State Legislatures.