Sentences with phrase «calls for passage»

That's a lengthy process, which calls for passage in two successive legislatures followed by approval of voters statewide.

The billboard calls for the passage of ride hailing, allowing the service outside of New York City, which is part of Cuomo's $ 152 billion spending plan.

Back in his western New York district, GOP Sen. Robert Ortt calls for the passage of a constitutional amendment that would require corrupt officials be stripped of their pensions, a measure that has been bottled up in the Legislature.

Cuomo's budget calls for passage of the long - stalled Child Victims Act, a measure that would make it easier for victims of child sex abuse to sue perpetrators and institutions, including the Catholic Church.

Assemblyman who was the driving force behind passage of Buster's animal cruelty felony law calls for passage of legislation to take holistic approach to preventing animal cruelty

At 12:30 p.m., NYC Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez hosts a press conference with victims of hit - and - run crashes and calls for passage of his new legislation, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Business Groups Call for Passage of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill The U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined the National Association of Manufacturers and more than 200 other associations and businesses to send a letter to both chambers of Congress urging that the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill of 2018 (MTB) be included in the upcoming omnibus spending package.

A group of Republican state and county lawmakers on Tuesday called for the passage of a bill that would allow local governments to set speed limits.

I am pleased to learn that Governor Cuomo will soon embark on a statewide tour to call for passage of his property tax cap program bill.

At 1:15 p.m., advocates and members of the state Senate Democratic conference call for passage of the Child Victims Act, Senate Democratic Conference Room (315), stat Capitol, Albany.

At 10:30 a.m., Sens. Jim Tedisco, Phil Boyle, Sue Serino and Assembly members Linda Rosenthal and Dean Murray call for the passage of Kirby & Quigley's Law, Legislative Office Building, the Well, Albany.

The Working Families Party and Rep. Jerry Nadler on Monday called for the passage of a resolution of inquiry into President Donald Trump's ties to Russia.

A group representing local police chiefs is calling for passage of a bill that would allow firearms to be taken from people who show unstable or potentially dangerous behavior.

In his State of the State address on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) called for the passage of legislation that would ensure that state residents can take 12 weeks of paid family leave for a new child or a serious illness.

• Providing for marriage equality for all New Yorkers: To end discrimination against same - sex couples who wish to get married, Governor Cuomo called for the passage of legislation legalizing marriage for same - sex couples, as has been done in many states and other countries.

Referencing Russian interference in the 2016 elections, Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie teamed up to call for passage of a state bill that would require social media companies in New York to disclose who paid for online political ads.

Also at 11 a.m., state Sen. Michael Gianaris, Jessica Perez, mother of Pedro Hernandez, and the Fortune Society call for the passage of legislation that «would reform pre-trial detention in New York by eliminating the option of bail,» 29 - 76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, Queens.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville), Senator Terrence Murphy (R,C,I - Jefferson Valley), Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square), Assemblyman Michael P. Kearns (D - Buffalo), Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R,C,I - Rome) and Senator George Latimer (D - Rye) today joined with parents, students and educators in Albany to call for passage of bi-partisan legislation they are sponsoring, the «Common Core Parental Refusal Act» (A. 6025 / S.4161) to require that school districts notify parents of their rights to refuse to have their children in grades 3 - 8 participate in the Common Core standardized tests.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Local advocates are calling for the passage of the Child Victims Act, legislation that would extend the statute of limitations in criminal cases from 23 years to 28, and to age 50 in civil cases.

They called for the passage of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Ordinance.

Democratic Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner in a statement Friday called for the passage of a bill backed by Republican Sen. John DeFrancisco that would reform the procurement process.

Today at the New York State Capitol, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville), Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R,C,I - Schaghticoke), Assemblyman Pete Lopez (R,C,I - Schoharie), and Senator Tony Avella (D - Queens) called for passage of their «Spirit of «76» legislation for a rank and file revolt against the accumulation of power by legislative leaders.

At 11 a.m., Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, attorney Daniel Felber and Sen. Diane Savino hold a news conference to call for passage of a bill that would protect financial industry whistleblowers from employer retaliation; conference room, 20th floor, 250 Broadway, Manhattan.

Cuomo once again this weekend criticized the federal government's handling of the response to Hurricane Maria and called for the passage of an aid plan to help the island.

At a news conference on Wednesday in which lawmakers and supporters of the legislation called for its passage, residents of Hoosick Falls shared their stories.

Dadey said, though, that today's announcement «should not distract from the more immediate task at hand of addressing the crime wave of corruption in Albany» and called for passage of previously proposed measures.

The Erie County Legislature's Republican Caucus is sending a strong message to New York State leaders with its support of a resolution during the April 29 session, calling for the passage of the Veterans» Cremains Act.

As such, today I join our County's Environmental Management Council, some of whom have joined us today, and call for the passage of a local law which will ban all lightweight, disposable plastic bags in our county.

WHAT: Labor and Political Leaders are joining together to call for passage of HR.

In the wake of the Penn State sexual abuse cover - up scandal, state Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D - Bayside) is renewing his call for passage of a bill that would require New York colleges and universities to report on - campus violent crimes immediately to the authorities.

So please join me in calling for the passage of common sense gun laws that reinstate the ban of assault - type weapons that used to exist from 1994 to 2004.

Labor and Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Tuesday September 07, 2010 at 12:03 pm

Labor & Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Monday September 07, 2009 at 10:00 am

The coalition is calling for passage of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act (A1548 / S782) which requires safe nurse - to - patient ratios.

Abortion rights advocates dressed as handmaidens from the Margaret Atwood tale hold a silent protest Monday to call for passage of a reproductive rights bill in the state Senate.

• Providing for marriage equality for all New Yorkers: To end discrimination against same — sex couples who wish to get married, Governor Cuomo called for the passage of legislation legalizing marriage for same - sex couples as has been done in many states and other countries.

City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Congressman Jerry Nadler and Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell also spoke out at the rally, calling for the passage of the bill.

At 1 p.m., Assemblyman David Weprin, Michael Carey of the Jonathan Carey Foundation and others call for the passage of legislation to stop the abuse of individuals in homes for the disabled, LCA Pressroom, Room 130, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

At 6 p.m., Sen. Michael Gianaris joins members of the Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement to call for passage of the HALT Solitary Act and urge Cuomo to end the torture of solitary confinement, 30th Avenue and 30th Street, Queens.

At 10:30 a.m., LG Kathy Hochul, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Cuomo advisor Christine Quinn and other female elected officials mark Women's Equality Day by calling for passage of an Equal Rights Amendment, 49 E. 92nd St., Manhattan.

Issues over women's rights and reproductive health are at the forefront of this political campaign season in state legislative races as Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes a statewide call for the passage of the 10 - point women's agenda and with it Republican opposition to a plank aimed at strengthening abortion rights.

At 2:30 p.m., Sen. Tony Avella holds press conference to call for passage of the «Comfort Women» bill, 38 - 50 Bell Blvd., Queens.

AG Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic gubernatorial designee, is scheduled to appear today with Republican Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to call for passage in Albany of the statewide property tax cap Cuomo proposed in his «New New York Agenda.»

At 9:30 a.m., NYC Council members Stephen Levin, Donovan Richards, Jr., Rafael Salamanca Jr., Daniel Dromm, Laurie Cumbo, Barry Grodenchik and Mathieu Eugene, along with foster youth, advocates, and agencies hold press conference to call for the passage of a legislative package that would strengthen the foster care system for New York City children, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Also at noon, unions, patient rights groups and lawmakers call for the passage of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act, State Capitol, Senate lobby, Albany.

Reps. Jerry Nadler, Carolyn Maloney and Peter King use personal stories of 9/11 workers to reiterate the call for passage of the Zadroga bill.

CEO Chad Dickerson, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, immigration and minority advocates and union officials call for passage of federal legislation to overhaul immigration laws; path behind the Battery Gardens restaurant, Battery Park, near State Street between Pearl and Whitehall streets, Manhattan.

At 5 a.m., Make the Road New York, immigrant youth and families from New York and Long Island depart for Washington, DC, to joint thousands from across the country in calling for the passage of» «a clean Dream Act.»

Also at 10:30 a.m., Assemblymen Jim Tedisco, Steve McLaughlin and Pete Lopez call for passage of «Spirit of «76» legislation for a rank and file revolt against the accumulation of power by legislative leaders, Assembly Chamber, state Capitol, Albany.

Also at 1 p.m., NYC Councilman Antonio Reynoso and The Protect Our Places Coalition call for the passage of Intro.