Sentences with phrase «proposed referendum»

Labour will oppose even an extended timetable if the bill does not propose a referendum, a 100 % elected chamber and greater clarity about the powers of the two houses.

And in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán proposed a referendum on the refugee policy, which he claims allows «gangs to prey on Hungarian women.»

The Park District proposed the referendum question after 2,400 Barrington - area residents signed a petition in support of the property's purchase.

A series of proposed referendums asking for consent for regional assemblies was met with public scorn and lack of interest.

Khan says that it is «worrying» that Nick Clegg has decided to pull a rabbit out of a hat and propose a referendum after 2015.

Bloc Yulia Tymoshenko proposes a referendum on the format of Constitutional reform - Parliamentary versus Presidential system of governance [144]

In the timeline, the group proposes a referendum to be held regarding the government merger in 2017, which if passed would establish a period of transition between the merged and non-merged governments throughout 2018.

It should be noted that the referendum took place 25 years before the passing of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 by the then Labour Government of Tony Blair, which introduced into British law a general procedure for the holding of UK - wide referendums and effectively created the Electoral Commission, a body that would oversee such votes and also test and research proposed referendum questions.

Senate President Mike Ellis, R - Neenah, proposed the referendum requirement Thursday.

While Cameron would not rule out a switch to PR, he said: «We are not proposing a referendum on PR because we do not support PR», he concluded.

The park district's proposed referendum question could appear alongside a November ballot request from New Trier High School asking voters to approve $ 89 million in funding for a major renovation of the aging Winnetka campus.

There is a fairly constant onslaught on the fundamental right to life — from Ireland with its proposed referendum on permitting abortion, to campaigns for increased access to abortion and euthanasia in many parts of the world.

Mokena Park District officials had questioned the constitutionality of the proposed referendum.

The proposed referendum question would be advisory only and ask voters whether up to $ 300,000 should be transferred from village coffers to the Park District each year for the next 15 years to help pay for a pool.

The exact cost of the proposed referendum remains uncertain, because the board must first decide the size of the new center and the type of amenities it would include, said Dennis Ulrey, parks deputy director.

The fate of the government's proposed referendum on alternative vote (AV) hangs in the balance in the Lords today.

Labour is worried by the phrasing of the proposed referendum question, and the franchise, and the timing, and a lot more besides.

The Council of Europe convened a group of scholars known as The Venice Commission to consider the proposed referendum.

Mr Walker voted against the government in last month's rebellion because he backed one of the options in the proposed referendum, recommending the repatriation of powers.

He's right to propose a referendum on the final Brexit deal and right to present it as such, rather than a rerun of last year's.

The proposed referendum would enforce a limit of six two - year terms for legislators and three four - year terms for the county executive, comptroller, sheriff and district attorney.

He added that he doesn't think Mr. Lindsay's proposed referendum will be approved.

If approved, it will initially require public hearings in the proposed referendum to be held Dec. 6 in Riverside and Dec. 20 in Hauppauge.

Labour's proposed a referendum.

Polls asking referendum voting intention including the wording of the proposed referendum.

Speaking about the Conservative's proposed referendum on Britain's membership of the EU if they win the next General Election, Mr Osborne said: «this will resolve an issue that has hung over the country for too long.»

We propose a referendum because we believe it is not for us to decide, but it is important the people should have that choice,» he added.

The Labour leader claimed Conservative MPs behind the prime minister were cheering because they wanted to vote no in the proposed referendum on the UK's future in the EU.

And most importantly, they have proposed a referendum on Europe.

At the general election two months ago, Labour was the only big party to propose a referendum on the alternative vote.

The proposed referendum restrictions would disproportionately affect declining - enrollment districts and poorer districts, especially rural districts, the school board says.

The first impact of this decision occurred when the federal government drafted the Clarity Act, SC 2000 c 26, which gave the House of Commons the power to decide whether the proposed referendum question was clear, and whether a clear majority had expressed itself following the referendum vote, among other requirements.

Very soon, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will join together in the NT to propose a Referendum Question that will be put to the vote by the Australian public.

We must learn from past successes and mistakes if we are to progress the proposed referendum to a successful outcome.

Rather than providing a comprehensive historical analysis of these two referendums, I will draw out key lessons that can provide guidance for the proposed referendum.

The proposed referendum provides an opportunity to address this fundamental flaw in the Constitution, which is incompatible with an effective social democracy.

Like the 1967 referendum, I believe a tension between simplicity of messaging and a clear articulation of what will be the effect of the referendum will arise in the lead - up to the proposed referendum.

All consultation on a proposed referendum topic needs to: