Sentences with phrase «merits of the bill»

He said that merits of the Bill included prevention of destruction of farms and crops by herdsmen and their cattle, and legal backing to herdsmen who would register their business to operate according to the law.

The House did not debate the merits of the bill because McGhee's motion involved a procedural issue.

«I was explaining my position on the bill and what I believe the merits of the bill were,» the governor said.

That number is incredibly troubling and experts in the field believe the merits of this bill can properly address failures in the system that lead to a high rate of veterans taking their own lives,» said Chairman John Mills.

By mid afternoon, advocates congregated at the New York State Assembly Chamber to watch the introduction and debate about the merits of the Bill (sponsored by Kevin Cahill (D) Ulster County).

Legislator Burke said he was for the merits of the bill but opposed it initially because it was deemed illegal.

He says it is up to the legislature to decide the merits of the bill, yet questions the motive behind it.

Rep. John Kline, education chairman in the House, also spoke with Ryan about the merits of the bill — which had drawn major opposition from the same conservatives who had pushed Boehner to resign.

A major ally of school choice and LFC did not see the merits of the bill during the session and vehemently opposed the bill.

Major humane organizations such as ASPCA, HSUS and Best Friends saw the merit of the bill, but did not believe the votes were there to pass it, and so initially withheld their support.

The House did not debate the merits of the bill because McGhee's motion involved a procedural issue.