Sentences with phrase «on a legalization bill»

Giambra said if elected, he would try to institute the plan as quickly as possible, but acknowledged he may need the legislature to act on a legalization bill.

That will delay a possible vote on a legalization bill, although the Senate could still act on Thursday or Friday.

Not exact matches

Other states to recently legalize medical marijuana include Maryland and Minnesota, which both signed bills into laws earlier this year, while Illinois and New Hampshire both signed on to some form of legalization last year.

Morelle, the Assembly's main booster of the MMA legalization bill, had been seeking compromises on the legislation pertaining to insurance and health protections for MMA participants, which he said could alleviate some concerns raised by Democratic lawmakers in the chamber.

In New York City, however, Mayor Bill de Blasio has expressed apprehension at the prospect, saying he is «just not there» on marijuana legalization in an news conference on April 17.

It was two years ago around this time that the Capitol was waiting to hear whether Senate Republicans would allow a vote on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's same - sex marriage legalization bill.

Also at 7 p.m., «Effective Radio with Bill Samuels» continues its special 12 - part series on the state constitutional convention vote, with a focus on marijuana legalization and substance abuse treatment reform, AM970.

Gottfried said he has «no idea» of how Cuomo intends to act on the expedited medical marijuana bill, which was opposed by one of the original sponsors of the Compassionate Care Act, Sen. Diane Savino, who characterized it as a vehicle for advocates seeking full legalization of pot in New York.

Long is obviously passionately opposed to the legalization of same - sex marriage, but earlier this year, on April 26, he told us on Capital Tonight that the bill should come to the floor for the vote.

The two former NFL pro quarterbacks were in the Capitol to lobby on behalf of daily fantasy sports legalization bills.

The video comes as the governor travels to Syracuse today at noon to pitch voters on his tax cap, as well as an ethics bill and the legalization of gay marriage.

Much was made of the fact that state Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay expressed personal support yesterday for the legalization of same - sex marriage, with some suggesting this could somehow neutralize the state Conservative Party's threat to deny its endorsement — and ballot line — to any Republican who votes «yes» on the bill.

Deputy Senate Republican leader Kevin Witkos, a former police officer in Canton, surprised some lawmakers by being in favor of the narrow bill, adding that he might vote later against marijuana legalization on the Senate floor.

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, one of the bill's original sponsors, blames Republican inaction on the influence of Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long, who has made opposition to marijuana legalization a litmus test for Republicans seeking the endorsement of the small, but politically important, third party.

When the Assembly came to order on June 17 for a session that would last until 5:09 a.m. the next day, it still needed to pass an anti-heroin package, a roll - back of the state's Blue Laws, the legalization of daily fantasy sports, a constitutional amendment that could make more elected officials convicted of felonies forfeit their pensions, a government transparency measure, and 57 other bills.

Home Employment Law Bill 174 provides clarity for Ontario employers on the federal legalization of marijuana

Japanese lawmakers considering limits on casinos due to threats to block a legalization bill, Reuters

RT @SeanRobichaud: Heading off to the Senate of Canada tomorrow to testify on the impact Bill C - 45 (the Act relating to the legalization of...

Legislation Commented On: Bill C - 46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 2017 Parliament is toting marihuana legalization as a necessary public safety measure.

As the chairman of the state's new House - Senate committee on marijuana, Lewis is currently dealing with 44 bills related to marijuana legalization, ranging from packaging requirements to total repeal of the ballot measure.