Sentences with phrase «for passage»

Several government watchdog groups responded to the arrest by calling for passage of new ethics measures.

The candidates also pushed for the passage of a bill that would give the attorney general's office the ability to independently launch investigations into political corruption, which the office currently lacks.

But supporters point to their introduction this session as «a testing of the waters» in preparation for passage in subsequent legislative sessions.

Advocates for passage insist the proposal, while imperfect, represents the best chance on the horizon to change the system.

The proposal received the required minimum five of nine votes for passage.

He asked for those attending the dinner to help him secure the additional votes needed for passage.

This would not be the first time a minority government accepted opposition «demands» in order to get support for the passage of its budget and therefore avoid an election.

To work for the passage and enforcement of laws which promote and provide for the humane treatment of companion animals.

That's how we'd describe the prospects for passage of the massive bill funding school lunch and other child nutrition programs this year.

There currently are not enough votes to achieve the required 32 - vote majority for passage of many of the measures.

From here, you can access the contents, search for a passage of text, share content, change the text display options, and adjust the brightness.

Sensing my need to prepare for this passage into another world, I switch off the car radio.

The player will have to open the door, press the button and look for passages to find a way out of this huge maze.

Although there is a lot you can do to lower your car insurance rates, in some cases the only thing you can do is wait for the passage of time.

When asked further about the legislation's chances for passage, the governor gave a one word answer.

Good - government advocates are pinning their hopes for passage of substantial ethics and campaign finance reforms on very public examinations of alleged corruption set to take place over the next six months.

Just out of curiosity have you ever heard of anyone working on one of these tours in exchange for passage?

These passages include three written comprehension questions for each passage.

Some had come over as bonded servants, had served out their time to pay for their passages, and were eager to move on and find a place for themselves.

Certainly, calling the special election would not guarantee those two Democratic votes, and would not necessarily clear a path for the passage of these issues.

The process for passage of the bill and overall politics was as complicated as the policies themselves.

However, the legislation has not yet been passed into law, and there is no timeline set for its passage.

Property owners have a responsibility to ensure their premises are reasonably safe for passage and free of injury threats.

Traditional bonds require two - thirds voter approval for passage.

It's currently 270 - 55 with 109 members yet to vote, but that's already sufficient for passage.

In addition, benefits of the program for passage comprehension varied based on whether the student was in special education.

I'll be on the lookout for those passages you referenced.

I can't remember the explanation for that passage.

Once a well - designed bill is crafted, it still needs a strategy for passage.

The price tag for passage of this school finance reform referendum?

Students were taught to note key words and were asked to make story maps for each passage that they read.

Do you prefer the hardcover or paperback cover for The Passage?

Of course the foundation for the passage of these measures has been the hyped fear from the threat of global warming, which has been proven fraudulent.

But the governor has not actively pushed for their passage.

The bill failed because it did not have 32 yes votes, the bare majority needed for passage.

Leaders of the unions joined state lawmakers in a press conference to build support for passage.

I can then search for the passage and correct the mistake.

The lesson objective is about themes in the novel as a whole and the starter, questions for each passage and main lesson activity all relate back to the themes.

Right Living strides out before him, and clears a path for his passage.

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

Later he also lobbied for the passage of legislation which banned imports of tuna that is not dolphin - safe into European Union countries.

It's the biggest health reform legislation passed by Congress since Obamacare and has galvanized a similarly motley crew of industries and lobbying outfits — including big pharma (the legislation's most ardent proponent), patient advocacy groups, mental health organizations, and medical researchers — who fought for its passage over the last three years.

NAR will continue to press for passage in the Senate and enactment to ensure that consumers have the full range of choices in settlement service providers and other services related to real estate.

Claiming that their «constitutional liberties» were violated, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms have just announced that they have brought a lawsuit against the state senate for the passage of same sex marriage.

And as for the passages in Romans and Ephesians, both passages are talking about being selected beforehand by God for something other than whether or not they get into heaven.

The Alliance played a leading role in a successful ballot initiative campaign for the passage of Proposition A which banned cockfighting, bear baiting and other fighting / baiting ventures in Missouri.