Sentences with phrase «place in the state legislature»

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In 1973 the American Bar Association called on state legislatures to repeal all laws which place homosexual activity between consenting adults in private in the category of a crimIn 1973 the American Bar Association called on state legislatures to repeal all laws which place homosexual activity between consenting adults in private in the category of a crimin private in the category of a crimin the category of a crime.

In some instances the divestment has taken place voluntarily; in others, as in the case of Nebraska, it has required an act of the state legislaturIn some instances the divestment has taken place voluntarily; in others, as in the case of Nebraska, it has required an act of the state legislaturin others, as in the case of Nebraska, it has required an act of the state legislaturin the case of Nebraska, it has required an act of the state legislature.

An article by Jim Dwyer in, of all places, The New York Times reported (April 27) that the New York State legislature is beginning to address the fact that child abuse is not only a problem for the Church, but for the whole of society.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 49 of the 50 states have legislation in place protecting (or at least allowing) breastfeeding mother's right to nurse their child wherever they please.

The National Conference of State Legislatures» announced today that they will be presenting Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver with the William M. Bulger Excellence in State Leadership Award at their annual summit next month — which is taking place in Chicago.

The National Conference of State Legislatures launched its StateVote elections page today aimed at bringing together in one place a wide range of state election topics, resources and analysis, as well as interactive maps showing legislative and state partisan conState Legislatures launched its StateVote elections page today aimed at bringing together in one place a wide range of state election topics, resources and analysis, as well as interactive maps showing legislative and state partisan constate election topics, resources and analysis, as well as interactive maps showing legislative and state partisan constate partisan control.

The chorus of New York politicians calling for the legislature to leave the acting state attorney general, Barbara Underwood, in place is growing.

``... There is no place in government or politics someone who conducts himself as Vito Lopez has; now, therefore, be it resolved that the New York State Democratic Committee (NYSDC) seeks to send the strongest possible message condemning his conduct, and declare that New York State will have zero tolerance for sexual harassment in our legislature, our party, and the halls of government; and be it further.»

Antonacci opposes the first and third propositions, the redistricting commission and school bond issue, but supports the second proposition allowing electronic bills in place of paper bills in the state legislature.

In light of the corruption trials of two former legislative leaders taking place this week and New York State's D - minus grade in how it handles issues of integrity from a national comparison study, New York's leading good government groups today called upon the New York State legislature and governor to complete the job of reforming our laws governing public ethicIn light of the corruption trials of two former legislative leaders taking place this week and New York State's D - minus grade in how it handles issues of integrity from a national comparison study, New York's leading good government groups today called upon the New York State legislature and governor to complete the job of reforming our laws governing public ethicin how it handles issues of integrity from a national comparison study, New York's leading good government groups today called upon the New York State legislature and governor to complete the job of reforming our laws governing public ethics.

«According to a 2007 report by the National Conference of State Legislatures, thirty states have put in place statutory or constitutional tax or spending limits,» the Senate Majority's release said.

Kurkoski says even though a moratorium passed by the legislature and signed by then Governor David Paterson has expired, the state still has a moratorium in place because the state's Department of Environmental Conservation can't issues permits until it finishes its environmental review.

In our discussion he did not state a position on the second proposition, to allow electronic bills in place of paper bills in the state legislaturIn our discussion he did not state a position on the second proposition, to allow electronic bills in place of paper bills in the state legislaturin place of paper bills in the state legislaturin the state legislature.

State Assemblyman Dan Losquadro has rallied the forces in response to the Assembly redistricting proposal recently announced by a committee of the state legislature, which would place Southold and Shelter Island in the same Assembly district as the South State Assemblyman Dan Losquadro has rallied the forces in response to the Assembly redistricting proposal recently announced by a committee of the state legislature, which would place Southold and Shelter Island in the same Assembly district as the South state legislature, which would place Southold and Shelter Island in the same Assembly district as the South Fork.

Term limits would have to pass through both houses in the state legislature in two successive legislative cycles, meaning it could be placed on an election year ballot as early as 2019.

There was talk of a state constitutional convention, which if authorized by the legislature could take place in 2017.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the legislature this year dismembered the State Elections Enforcement Commission, cutting experienced staff and placing the administration and policing of the Citizens Election Program in separate agencies, weakening the program.

For an amendment to be placed before the voters as a referendum, a state constitutional convention, a joint meeting of both houses of the legislature sitting as one body, in each of two successive two - year legislative sessions, must provide the required number of votes.

If the state legislature extends the millionaires» tax, McMahon said he believes the government would need to raise an additional $ 683 million in revenue in fiscal year 2018 and $ 2.7 billion in fiscal year 2019, making the millionaires» tax insufficient for Cuomo's plans in the first place.

Late last night, the governor and legislature reached a deal on redistricting that essentially allows the State Senate's and Assembly's partisan majorities to put in place gerrymandered lines for the next decade, and creates the framework for a constitutional amendment to govern future redistrictings that creates a bipartisan commission to submit lines to the legislature for approval.

As a result of the confidence the county has placed in my organization, I work closely with the county executive, planning department, the county legislature, state and federal officials, municipalities, land owners and local community groups.

In addition to the state of the county address, the legislature's regular meeting for April will also take place at the school.

Because the overwhelming majority of primary voters are not interested in choosing a minor party's primary ballot, and instead choose one of the major party primary ballots, the effect is that minor parties can never place nominees on the ballot for state legislature.

In short, OCR intends to take the place of school boards, superintendents, state boards of education, governors, and legislatures.

With the agenda established, key statutes passed by the state legislature and Executive, and the funding secured, and most importantly the Board of Regents putting the crucial regulations in place, the key elements of the reform plans are now present.

Furthermore, teacher unions that vehemently oppose vouchers are a powerful force within most state legislatures, almost assuring rejection in most places.

Battles over school vouchers have already taken place in more than half the state legislatures, and they will go on.

In his letter, Duncan expressed his disappointment in the failure of Washington state's legislature to heed his instruction «to put in place teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that take into account information on student learning growth based on high - quality college - and career - ready (CCR) state assessments as a significant factor in determining teacher and principal performance levels.&raquIn his letter, Duncan expressed his disappointment in the failure of Washington state's legislature to heed his instruction «to put in place teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that take into account information on student learning growth based on high - quality college - and career - ready (CCR) state assessments as a significant factor in determining teacher and principal performance levels.&raquin the failure of Washington state's legislature to heed his instruction «to put in place teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that take into account information on student learning growth based on high - quality college - and career - ready (CCR) state assessments as a significant factor in determining teacher and principal performance levels.&raquin place teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that take into account information on student learning growth based on high - quality college - and career - ready (CCR) state assessments as a significant factor in determining teacher and principal performance levels.&raquin determining teacher and principal performance levels.»

In Minnesota, it took the legislature 18 years after passage of the state's charter law to counteract sloppy authorizing by placing more power in the hands of the state education agencIn Minnesota, it took the legislature 18 years after passage of the state's charter law to counteract sloppy authorizing by placing more power in the hands of the state education agencin the hands of the state education agency.

Their approach, by placing reform squarely in the remit of state legislatures, also threads another political needle.

If the state legislature and Brown give their blessing, the move would finally place full responsibility for education in the hands of the officials who should be most - concerned about the impact of schools on economies and communities.

Interesting, Northeast Charter Schools network was formed, placing Michael Sharpe of Jumoke / Fuse on its board of directors in January; soon after, Sharpe's employee and former employee of Achievement First, Andrea Comer, was nominated to the State Board of Education, and the state legislature, duly «lobbied» $ $ $, confirmedState Board of Education, and the state legislature, duly «lobbied» $ $ $, confirmedstate legislature, duly «lobbied» $ $ $, confirmed her.

A bill in the state legislature would allow the district to eventually dismiss those who aren't placed, but even if it passes, many technicalities are at play, and the union is poised for a showdown.

In the meantime, the key takeaway to remember about the proposed legislation is that it gives state legislatures the power to decide how to intervene in low - performing schools without the constraints of the federal mandates in place under ESEA's previous iteration, No Child Left BehinIn the meantime, the key takeaway to remember about the proposed legislation is that it gives state legislatures the power to decide how to intervene in low - performing schools without the constraints of the federal mandates in place under ESEA's previous iteration, No Child Left Behinin low - performing schools without the constraints of the federal mandates in place under ESEA's previous iteration, No Child Left Behinin place under ESEA's previous iteration, No Child Left Behind.

Supporters of Initiative 42 liked to say the state's priorities are not in the right place, meaning the legislature did not allocate a large enough share of your tax dollars to K - 12 education.

Because of this law, significant power and responsibility has been placed in the hands of state legislatures, many of whom have over-embraced the culture of test and punish.

Voucher programs are now in place in 13 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Council of State Legislatures.

Last month, in a 4 - 3 vote, the Los Angeles Board of Education voted to endorse three controversial bills in the state legislature that would place more oversight and restrictions on charter schools.

In the early years of chartering, many state legislatures placed caps on growth as a way to maintain control over the quality of the schools.

Also, more and more, the fight to improve animal welfare is taking place in Congress, state legislatures and local governments as well as federal, state and municipal courtrooms.

The charter of the Cooper Union was finally adopted in its present form by the legislature of the State of New York, April 13, 1859; and the deed of trust, executed in compliance therewith, on the 29th day of the same month, by Peter Cooper and his wife, Sarah, conveyed to the board of trustees the title to «all that piece and parcel of land bounded on the west by Fourth Avenue, on the north by Astor Place, on the east by Third Avenue, and on the south by Seventh Street,... to be forever devoted to the advancement of science and art, in their application to the varied and useful purposes of life.»

This might be a good place for the state legislature to step in and backstop the Air Board's decision, something that could be possible now that the Democrats have two - thirds majority in both houses, a requirement under the tax - revenue stupidity of California's Proposition 13.

The Clean Energy Jobs bill now under consideration by the Oregon legislature would place a limit and price on carbon emitted by top polluters in the state.

You might recall last month the Utah legislature passed a few measures in opposition to placing limits on greenhouse gas emissions, including a recommendation to Gov. Gary Herbert that the state withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative.

In interviews with InsideClimate News, economists, analysts and state officials say that conversations on the topic are generally taking place quietly and under the radar in a few governors» offices and in state legislatures, where both Democrats and Republicans dominatIn interviews with InsideClimate News, economists, analysts and state officials say that conversations on the topic are generally taking place quietly and under the radar in a few governors» offices and in state legislatures, where both Democrats and Republicans dominatin a few governors» offices and in state legislatures, where both Democrats and Republicans dominatin state legislatures, where both Democrats and Republicans dominate.

In response, some U.S. farm lobbies, very powerful in farming states, have caused bills to be placed before state legislatures that would criminalize certain acts designed to publicize the treatment of animalIn response, some U.S. farm lobbies, very powerful in farming states, have caused bills to be placed before state legislatures that would criminalize certain acts designed to publicize the treatment of animalin farming states, have caused bills to be placed before state legislatures that would criminalize certain acts designed to publicize the treatment of animals.

In Colorado, a legislature - sponsored study concluded that the state was overusing solitary and that only twenty - five percent of prisoners in extreme isolation had been placed there for injuring prisoners or staff, which was the original rationale for the uniIn Colorado, a legislature - sponsored study concluded that the state was overusing solitary and that only twenty - five percent of prisoners in extreme isolation had been placed there for injuring prisoners or staff, which was the original rationale for the uniin extreme isolation had been placed there for injuring prisoners or staff, which was the original rationale for the unit.

Second, in the future, the legislature may enact a statute that responds to the United States Supreme Court's holdings in Apprendi, Blakely, and Booker by adopting a statute that does not place the trial court into the position of finding facts in order to aggravate sentences.

In order to ensure that the products authorised under Article 3 (1) of the basic regulation and all the products not made from seals, but which might not be easily distinguishable from similar goods made from seals, or products which might include elements or ingredients obtained from seals without this being clearly recognisable, are able to circulate freely on the internal market of the Union, the legislature provided, in Article 4 of the basic regulation that «Member States shall not impede the placing on the market of seal products which comply with [the basic regulation]»In order to ensure that the products authorised under Article 3 (1) of the basic regulation and all the products not made from seals, but which might not be easily distinguishable from similar goods made from seals, or products which might include elements or ingredients obtained from seals without this being clearly recognisable, are able to circulate freely on the internal market of the Union, the legislature provided, in Article 4 of the basic regulation that «Member States shall not impede the placing on the market of seal products which comply with [the basic regulation]»in Article 4 of the basic regulation that «Member States shall not impede the placing on the market of seal products which comply with [the basic regulation]».

Surprised the Florida Legislature didn't try this: Just as happened in Florida a few years ago, the state supreme court in Pennsylvania overturned a partisan, gerrymandered congressional redistricting plan and, after the Republican - led state legislature and the Democratic governor couldn't agree on a new one, the court drew one up and ordered it to be put in place.