Sentences with phrase «similar bills stating»

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Reznik said the bill is timely — and the economy is a factor for why more than a dozen other states are considering similar measures.

Just a few days earlier, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal decided to veto a high - profile bill similar to Mississippi's after Disney announced plans to boycott filming if the bill were passed — threatening the state's economy.

Meanwhile, Rhode Island's state senate passed a similar bill in June.

Several other states have introduced similar bills that are essentially anti-pipeline protest legislation.

Whereas the earlier Canadian Bill of Rights of 1960 had only a statutory basis and was thus effectively beyond the scope of judicial review, the new Charter was an entrenched constitutional document similar to that of the United States.

This hashtag activism seeks to punish the state for enacting legislation similar to laws already passed in nineteen other states that mirror a federal bill that received widespread bipartisan support in 1993.

The national bill is similar to laws passed in about a dozen states so far.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, a Republican, said he would veto similar legislation only because it also included private universities that receive more than $ 24 million in state funds — namely,...

When asked about other similar bills that are being drafted in states like Texas, and whether that would affect the NBA scheduling events like the All - Star Game there, Silver gave a diplomatic answer.

Rhode Island and New Jersey have also passed paid family leave laws, and other states have considered similar bills.

Snedaker said she is working with other towns to try to adopt similar guidelines for their youth sports, and that there is a bill in the state Legislature that would establish similar guidelines statewide.

But the state Assembly has not included similar funding in its budget bills, and the owner of the FitzPatrick plant has not promised it will keep the facility operating even if the aid is approved.

State Sen. Phil Boyle (R - Suffolk County), who sponsored the bill, said the number of licensed pet dealers in New York has declined by nearly 40 % over the past five years while many new not - for - profit shelter and rescue organizations have sprung up offering similar services.

Malliotakis has voiced opposition to the City's program, calling it an irresponsible use of taxpayer money, and voted against a bill that would have established a state matching program with a similar 6 - 1 match.

State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D - Fresh Meadows) and state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D - Jamaica) appeared in front of the former site of Mary Immaculate Hospital Friday to urge the governor to sign a bill they sponsored that would help New York communities that face similar health - care vState Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D - Fresh Meadows) and state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D - Jamaica) appeared in front of the former site of Mary Immaculate Hospital Friday to urge the governor to sign a bill they sponsored that would help New York communities that face similar health - care vstate Sen. Shirley Huntley (D - Jamaica) appeared in front of the former site of Mary Immaculate Hospital Friday to urge the governor to sign a bill they sponsored that would help New York communities that face similar health - care voids.

According to the Origination Clause of the United States Constitution, all bills for raising revenue, generally tax bills, must originate in the House of Representatives, similar to the Westminster system requirement that all money bills originate in the lower house.

The bill, to be considered by the full legislature on May 23, is similar to measures introduced by Nassau - based lawmakers in the state senate and assembly this year.

She posted a similar plea to her fans on twitter, saying: «Buffalo, we need SEN.GRISANTI to help pass NY STATE MARRIAGE BILL email [email protected] #IWasBornThisWay.»

That thankfully hasn't deterred State Sens. Brad Hoylman, Michael Gianaris and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, who wish to use the controversy to help a similar bill that they introduced earlier this year, and that's currently stalled in the state legislaState Sens. Brad Hoylman, Michael Gianaris and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, who wish to use the controversy to help a similar bill that they introduced earlier this year, and that's currently stalled in the state legislastate legislature.

Republican state Sen. George Amedore will chase similar funding in the upper house, in step with John Bonacic, Bill Larkin and Jim Seward.

Our organization has and will continue to advocate for the New York State government to pass a comprehensive bill that will protect both the athletes and the local economy, as well as the integrity of the sport as a whole by creating a structure for the oversight of amateur MMA similar to that of USA boxing.

Because a similar freeze on charter school per - pupil tuition payments required from school districts was included in the rejected bill, districts will face higher costs of $ 70 million across the state.

A similar bill in the State Assembly seemed poised to follow until, later on Tuesday, the speakers of the Assembly and the City Council agreed to delay enacting the bag fee while city officials amended the city's bill to the Assembly's liking.

Ryan says the bill also brings the authority back in line with similar state entities.

The Green's Hawkins says he'd only consider it if the Bills entered into a co ownership arrangement with the state, similar to the Green Bay Packers, and agree never to leave New York.

After the New York State Senate on Monday passed a bill that would allow ride - hailing services to operate in upstate New York, New York State Assembly members have expressed that the Assembly will passing a similar bill later this year.

MADISON, WIS. - President Obama thrust himself and his political operation this week into Wisconsin's broiling budget battle, mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Republican bill that would curb public - worker benefits and planning similar protests in other state capitals.

A failed House bill would have extended similar language to unions representing state workers but it didn't get through the Senate.

Lavine introduced a similar bill in February that also would cover civil matters and cases heard in county and state court.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill to crack down on sexual assaults on college campuses, saying he hopes other states will adopt similar protections.

Also on Tuesday, the Senate Democratic Conference, led by Andrea Stewart - Cousins, put forward its own slate of similar bills, which would also more clearly outline state agencies» and supervisors» responsibilities to address harassment in their ranks.

But Mayor Bill de Blasio has also quietly pushed state lawmakers to take similar action, and this week the State Senate passed a bill that would require letter grades, and would supersede the council's effoBill de Blasio has also quietly pushed state lawmakers to take similar action, and this week the State Senate passed a bill that would require letter grades, and would supersede the council's effstate lawmakers to take similar action, and this week the State Senate passed a bill that would require letter grades, and would supersede the council's effState Senate passed a bill that would require letter grades, and would supersede the council's effobill that would require letter grades, and would supersede the council's efforts.

Sherpardson spearheaded a similar effort in 2012 for former U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, the mayor of Bridgeport, Bill Finch, made a comment about turnout in the state's largest city.

Every two years, at the start of odd - numbered years, the United States Congress recommences numbering from 1, though for bills the House has an order reserving the first 20 bill numbers and the Senate has similar measures for the first 10 bills.

Though it has been suggested her actions against NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio were politically motivated, state Board of Elections enforcement counsel Risa Sugarman has sounded the alarm over similar behavior in the past — and the targets of her previous efforts were not enemies of the governor.

Two Long Island legislators have renewed a push for the state to recognize the Montaukett Indian nation, four years after Cuomo vetoed a similar bill.

Assembly members earlier this week passed a bill that would exempt tampons, sanitary napkins and other similar feminine products from the state sales tax.

I was told that the New York State Constitution offers similar protection, and found that it is in Article I, Bill of Rights, Number 11, Equal Protection of Law.

The bill contains a «safety valve,» similar to successful divestment bills passed in other states, that would permit the Comptroller to cease divestment if he can convincingly demonstrate that the fund has lost significant value as a direct result of fossil fuel divestment.

LOWER MANHATTAN — Family members of Deutsche Bank fire victims and politicians are calling on the governor to sign a bill bringing greater scrutiny to state - owned buildings in an attempt to avert a tragedy similar to the one that killed two firefighters in 2007.

The City Council is poised to criminalize «revenge porn» locally following years of inaction by state lawmakers — who have let a similar bill languish in Albany since 2014.

Mark - Viverito, a native of Puerto Rico, has called on the state to adopt legislation similar to a bill recently introduced in California known as the California Values Act — which has bipartisan support — would establish a statewide policy that recognizes immigrants as «valuable and essential members of the California community» and would limit the state's participation in federal immigration law enforcement.

After vetoing a similar bill two years ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Wednesday to strengthen the state's Freedom of Information Law.

Similar bills passed the state Assembly in 2015 and 2016, but failed to gain Senate approval.

Senator Brad Hoylman is proposing a bill that would impose limits to state lawmakers» outside similar to restrictions in place for members of Congress.

ALBANY — Two Long Island legislators have renewed a push for the state to recognize the Montaukett Indian nation, four years after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo vetoed a similar bill.

His story, prompted the state legislature to pass a bill — aptly named Ian's law — which will amend the state insurance law to prevent similar cases from happening again.

In a statement accompanying his veto late Friday, Cuomo said the bill's mandate to create a new recognition process similar to one conducted by the federal government would strain state resources.

Last week state Sen. Tony Avella introduced a similar bill.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who were not at the news conference, have made similar commitments.