We call on Chairman Goodlatte to
move this legislation through the House Judiciary Committee and on to full House passage as soon as possible.
Republicans opposed proxy voting on the grounds that it allowed an indolent Democratic majority to
move legislation through committee with antimajoritarian procedures.
The state Assembly plans to change its internal rules to allow easier movement of legislation during a full two - year legislative cycle, make audio and video of committee meetings available online and give lawmakers a greater ability to
move their legislation through the committee process, among numerous other changes.
«In these highly partisan times, it has become increasingly difficult to
move legislation through Congress, especially when you're in the Minority party.
Obama has already given up on trying to
move legislation through the Republican - controlled House.
Good - government advocates said the real test of the coalition would come with the start of session, when the participants will have to divvy up resources and finalize a set of rules for
moving legislation through the Senate committee system.
Even Republicans, in the House majority, have trouble
moving legislation through a dysfunctional Congress.
Not exact matches
It wasn't immediately clear how much of the change reflected confidence that the tax - cut
legislation moving through Congress will boost growth, or other factors such as pickups in business spending and global growth.
Negotiators have been working for days - and nights - on details of the bill, which is widely viewed as the last major piece of
legislation likely to
move through Congress in this election year.
Critics of the referendum proposal say the
move is unnecessarily expensive when politicians can vote
through the
legislation themselves, and the debates surrounding the referendum could be divisive.
«We are the group that is directly responsible for reviewing and voting on
legislation and
moving bills
through the process, so to ignore us as a whole would be grossly irresponsible,» said Assemblyman Stephen Hawley, R - Batavia, in a statement.
Whether
through legislation like the PENCE bill or
moves by private groups in making SU a sanctuary campus, it is clear we are not simply at the mercy of President - elect Trump.
«We have
legislation that is
moving through both houses that will give unions greater strength and making sure that the impact of Janus will be minimized here in New York state,» said Assemblyman John McDonald, a Democrat who represents an Albany - area district that is one of the most unionized state legislative seats in the country.
Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone said
legislation would be needed to push
through the
move, which could be inserted into the umbrella freedom bill this November.
Differing
legislation is
moving through the state Senate and Assembly that would legalize ride - hailing services upstate by addressing concerns — voiced by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, among others — about insuring the vehicles.
McGee didn't reveal his strategy for getting such a ban
through the GOP - controlled House, but Senate Democrats this week said they would attempt to attach gun
legislation, including an AR - 15 ban, to bills
moving through the Legislature.
No longer tied to a book deal or so - called «newspaper revenge» bill, the new
legislation has
moved much more quietly
through the legislature.
«We're putting the state on notice to act swiftly if they can but we are not slowing down with this piece of
legislation and we're going to
move it
through as quickly as possible,» he said
When Cahill made his willingness to
move sales - tax
legislation through the state legislature, a transfer of almost $ 5 million a year, conditional on county safety - net takeover and elections expenses from the towns, his critics accused him of hubris, just short of abuse of office.
While Democratic organizations are not bound by these regulations, they can take a cue from these guidelines and strides made by city governments to become more user friendly, according to David Moore, a civic technologist who launched New York City's Councilmatic, an interactive online tool for understanding the activity and
legislation that
moves through the City Council.
Differing
legislation is
moving through the state Senate and Assembly that would legalize ride - hailing services upstate by addressing concerns about insuring the vehicles offered by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
When Cahill made his willingness to
move sales tax
legislation through the state legislature, a transfer of almost $ 5 million a year, conditional on county Safety Net takeover and elections expenses from the towns, his critics accused him of hubris, just short of abuse of office.
My union and I are proud to have been a part of the coalition that strongly supported this
legislation and helped
moved it
through the legislative process in Albany.»
Slaughter also has campaigned on economic issues, and often touted
legislation she helped
move through Congress that added jobs in the Rochester area.
«Every
move the union is making — not the rank and file — is
through the lens of negotiations,» the City Hall source said, also citing ongoing negotiations over disability
legislation in Albany.
Emergency
legislation will be rushed
through Parliament and a Government - appointed arbitration panel will decide on a fair level of compensation for Northern Rock's shareholders when the
move is made, although this is likely to pave the way for a legal fight if investors are unhappy with what is offered.
Shortly after joining the breakaway Democratic conference Avella, a two - term senator, got the first piece of
legislation he introduced in 2011
moved through committee.
He had a talent for
moving ground - breaking
legislation through a conservative state Senate.
Jason Grumet, the Obama campaign's lead energy and environment advisor, has indicated that the president - elect plans to
move quickly on getting climate change
legislation through in 2009 and working to make the U.S. a leader on mitigating global warming.
The U.S. Senate today voted 81 — 18 to advance
legislation funding government activities
through 8 February, essentially ending a partial government shutdown that had
moved into its third day.
But this year, influential lawmakers from both parties are hoping to make a significant dent in the problem by tying the issue to broader pieces of
legislation moving through Congress.
The report, which also warns of major wildlife extinctions and risks to crops from extreme heat, calls for reducing emissions 80 percent from current levels by 2050, which is consistent with the targets in major climate
legislation moving through Congress.
The proposal, part of omnibus budget - reconciliation
legislation moving through the Congress, would save an estimated $ 10 million in fiscal year 1990 and $ 115 million in 1991.
The
move has drawn significant criticism from campaigners since it's introduction and speaking in the House of Lords on Monday, Storey criticised the government for rushing
through the new
legislation without proper scrutiny during the summer recess.
WIA
legislation could
move through the House Education Committee next calendar year.
Farrow said «artificial speed» has been applied to school accountability
legislation moving swiftly
through the Senate and Assembly this month, after Republican lawmakers and Walker promised to make it the new session's top priority.
Charter Schools: 25 Years Of Changing Lives March 14, 2016 by Brett Kittredge
Legislation to expand access to charter schools is currently
moving through the legislative process and we are hopeful that both chambers can agree on a strong bill that will be beneficial to all Mississippi families seeking options in the education of their children.
As these and other bills
move through the process we will ask that you contact your lawmaker to express to them the impact of certain
legislation on your schools and students.
Legislation to expand access to charter schools is currently
moving through the legislative process and we are hopeful that both chambers can agree on a strong bill that will be beneficial to all Mississippi families seeking options in the education of their children.
Farrow said «artificial speed» has been demanded from the school accountability
legislation moving swiftly
through the Senate and Assembly this month, after Republican lawmakers and Gov. Scott Walker promised to make it the new session's top priority.
During our conversation, we talk about last year's textbook challenge bill, HB989, which has since become law, how it's already been used in Nassau county, as well as
legislation that is
moving through both the House and Senate this session.
The issue of tests — which ones to use and how many — is a prominent issue at the Capitol as dueling pieces of
legislation in the Senate and the Assembly
move through committees.
Will the TSP modernization
legislation that is
moving through Congress change the number of former federal employees who leave their... More
The House's version of the
legislation moving through the Senate would also require HUD to continue insuring loans made with seller - funded down - payment assistance.
The objective is to
move the
legislation forward
through Congress in the subsequent week so that the existing 3.4 percent interest rate on Stafford loans can be sustained for an additional year.
As the subcommittee
moves forward with addressing this year's onslaught of
legislation and regulatory activity, it is imperative to responsible hobbyists and business owners that the potential risks associated with reptiles and amphibians are determined
through sound science rather than unfounded speculation, and that regulatory solutions are imposed only within the context of other effective risk management approaches, where appropriate.
Whatever his political views, the animals and the no - kill movement owe Tom Hayden a thank - you for
moving this landmark piece of
legislation through the California Senate and for reaching across the aisle to secure the signature of a governor from an opposing party.
As the country
moved through left - right political swings, and future downturns in the economy, cap and trade
legislation would always be under immense political pressure from a variety of interest groups and members of both parties.
The energy industry now is focusing its efforts on the energy
legislation moving through the House.
After
moving smoothly
through the Kentucky Senate with strong bipartisan support, and a very rocky trip
through the House, this landmark
legislation has now become Kentucky law.