Sentences with phrase «equality bill when»

As you may recall, Monserrate is a Democrat from Queens who voted against the marriage equality bill when it came up late last year.

The Opposition should table proposals, if they want to, when we introduce the Bill, or simply support our equality Bill when we introduce it in April.»

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When interpreting the Bill of Rights, a court, tribunal or forum must promote the values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom; must consider international law; and may consider foreign law.

Labour overreaches itself when it refers to these provisions in the bill as an omnishambles; the government could not have done much better while trying to modify complex marriage laws, to balance equality laws and religious freedom and at the same time to reconcile irreconcilable, opposing interests.

(That's) two more than there were when a marriage equality bill was struck down in late 2009.

In 2009 when the marriage equality bill came before the Senate for a vote, I struggled with the decision.

«I'm extremely optimistic that when the bill gets to the floor, it will pass, the governor will sign it and marriage equality will finally be the law of our great state,» Quinn told 1010 WINS» Stan Brooks.

Kruger is a reported closet case, and cast a vote against marriage equality last year when the bill came up.

«At a time when we have serious concerns about what is going on in Washington, DC, Governor Cuomo has proven that you can govern effectively, and advance progressive change in a unifying manner,» said RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, in a statement at the time, touting Cuomo's progressive accomplishments including the passage of the state's marriage equality bill, paid family leave, and a $ 15 minimum wage, among other things.

But Cuomo, when he wants to, has been able to convince Republicans to vote through bills that they might traditionally oppose including marriage equality, gun control measures, and a major hike in the minimum wage.

In an era of feminism and equality just where do men stand on this subject, especially when it comes to paying the bill on a first date?

When the Catholic bishops oppose the Civil Partnership Bill, the words of George Orwell on equality come to mind — all are equal, but some are more equal than others.