Sentences with phrase «session of the legislature»

Some Democratic lawmakers have called for a special session of the legislature to censure LePage, who earlier this year fought off an impeachment effort.

In the State of Colorado in 1944 a special session of the legislature was called to consider a bill to outlaw the holding of property by all persons of Japanese origin.

Will there be a special session of the legislature this December?

Vermont Governor Phil Scott delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the legislature this afternoon.

Bharara declined to comment on whether Cuomo should convene a special session of the legislature to enact ethics reforms — «That's not for me to say» — but did say New York's system of having part - time legislators who can earn outside income deserved consideration.

KINGSTON — As the clock keeps ticking, the likelihood of the governor calling a special session of the legislature diminishes and that means any hope of passing legislation to allow Ulster County to keep its sales tax at its current level fades.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo tamped down hopes for a special session of the legislature before the year ends, saying legislative leaders have still not agreed to ethics reforms that the governor is seeking.

The governor says he'd like to see a special session of the legislature before January to address the growing financial problems, but no date has been set.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo tamped down hopes for a special session of the legislature before the year ends, saying legislative leaders have still not agreed to ethics reforms that the governor is seeking.

Convening extraordinary session of the legislature, or the Senate alone, as well as moving the location of the legislature's meeting under special circumstances (§ 16)

The bill has been introduced in three sessions of the legislature, including the current one, but so far it has not made any progress.

Lawmakers came back to the state Capitol at the command of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who called an extraordinary session of the legislature at 1 p.m. Wednesday to deal with unfinished business.

He said he'd like the authority to make cuts to state agencies, particularly those affected by any Medicaid cuts, without having to convene a special session of the legislature.

State Senator Len Fasano on the possibility that budget negotiations will require a special session of the legislature.

In response, the 2011 session of the legislature deleted the language on the petition saying the signers are members, and moved the petition deadline from March to April.

It will take special sessions of the legislature this month in order to meet early September board of elections requirements to get charter reforms on the November ballot.

Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie has said it's «very likely» that he'll call a special session of the legislature to pass a marriage equality bill.

More recently, I honored World War II veteran Lawrence Titzler at the start of a session of the legislature.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy smiles as he delivers the 2015 State of the State address in front of a joint session of the legislature in the House Chambers at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Hartford, Conn..

ALBANY — There will be no special session of the legislature next week, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said late Friday, announcing the end of weeks of talks about government reform, ride - hailing and a salary increase for state lawmakers.

An ammendment to the states constitution would have to be passed by two separate sessions of the legislature before it could become law.

Governor Cuomo delivered his state of the State address this afternoon to a joint session of the legislature in Albany, he asked lawmakers to cooperate, in a time of political divisiveness: (Cuomo 1-3-18) Both Houses of the legislature will get... Continue reading →

But Quinnipiac's Mickey Carroll says the voters surveyed are less enthralled with some of the action in Albany over the past month, including, an all night session of the legislature that approved, among other things new district lines manipulated by majority party legislators.

Senate Education Chair John Flanagan says Republican Senators will be attending a joint session of the legislature to appoint board of Regents members to new terms.

Gov. David Paterson wants the New York State Senate to vote on a same - sex marriage bill within the next few weeks during a special session of the legislature to address New York's budget.

If that next session of the legislature agrees with the amendment by a simple majority vote of both chambers, «it shall be the duty of the legislature to submit each proposed amendment or amendments to the people for approval in such manner and at such times as the legislature shall prescribe.»

The past two sessions of the legislature have been dominated by Governor Cuomo, who firmly took charge of the state's agenda in early 2010.

Governor Cuomo delivered his annual state of the state address this afternoon, to a joint session of the legislature in Albany:

The Board of Regents is chosen by a joint session of the legislature.

For example, Indiana legislators who wish to introduce bills in the 2013 session of the legislature must introduce them no later than December 2012.

The 2011 session of the legislature moved that deadline from May 1 to March 1.

Railroaders, understandably steamed, showed up in force at last week's budget approval session of the legislature.

At that time, the Labor Federation's Executive Board was granted authority to decide on endorsements after the special session of the legislature concluded, and when the Board could make an informed decision based upon the entire 2008 Legislative Session.

The governor said he may call for a special session of the legislature to deal with the funding loss.

Three state assemblymen are calling for a special session of the legislature to pass a tax relief bill for New York's apple farmers.

Both bills cleared the Senate during the regular session of the legislature but failed to come up for a vote in the House of Representatives before adjournment at midnight on June 3.

---------------------------- Governor Cuomo's office announced that a special session of the legislature might be held before the end of the year.

I am, therefore, seeking a special session of the legislature to authorize the control board to borrow on our behalf if it can obtain a more favorable interest rate than the comptroller.

None of that happened in the last session of the legislature.

Governor Cuomo delivered his combined «State of the State» address & executive Budget presentation to a joint session of the legislature in Albany this afternoon.

Governor Cuomo will give the «State of the State» speech and budget address this afternoon in Albany to a joint session of the legislature.

Talks are swirling about a special session of the legislature next week that could involve lawmakers getting a raise for the first time in almost two decades.

Serious enough for Pennsylvania to call a special session of its legislature and to take several other steps including a push for public schools to stock up on a life - saving, overdose reversal drug.

Gov. Jay Inslee takes the oath of office before his inaugural address to a joint session of the legislature.

Little Rock — Gov. Bill Clinton of Arkansas last week proposed raising taxes by more than $ 150 million to pay for major improvements in the state's public schools and colleges, and called a special session of the legislature to consider his plan.

The budget bill that passed the state House last week during a special session of the legislature included a provision to scrap the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, or TAKS, which was implemented just last year.

Governor Kean told a special joint session of the legislature that the U.S. educational system has put the nation in a «terrifying» position.

Gov. Walker announces $ 100 million school safety package; calls for special session of the legislature

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The speech is held before a joint session of the legislature and a specific time has not yet been announced.