Sentences with phrase «support of a bill preventing»

In July 2009, I posted a mesmerizing, emotional video of New York State Senator Thomas Duane delivering a 3 am speech in support of a bill preventing people living with HIV or AIDS and receiving public assistance from having to pay more t... Read

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The O.P. Tyagi Bill got the support of then Prime Minister Morarji Desai and it was the fall of the Desai ministry that prevented it from getting passed.

«I strongly support Attorney General Schneiderman's I - STOP bill, which would help to rein in doctor shopping, prevent the use of forged prescriptions, and identify patients in need of addiction treatment.

In January, the coalition — which includes Kavanagh, Hoylman, Simon, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, Giffords, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, and Prosecutors Against Gun Violence — announced its support for New York's ERPO bill.

Last week, the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement on multiple bills that include new programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction; measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs; provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone, an overdose antidote; and support for enhanced public awareness campaigns to prevent drug abuse.

THEREFORE the Village Independent Democrats endorses and supports HR4937 and calls upon the House of Representatives to enact this bill, grant Ravi Ragbir permanent legal status and prevent his deportation now or in the future.

The bills will also continue a statewide conversation to prevent sexual assault and will ultimately allow students to find safety and support to heal, said Randi Bregman, executive director of Vera House.

He also promoted the Members of Parliament (Employment Disqualification) Bill which sought to prevent MPs from neglecting their Parliamentary duties in pursuit of parallel careers (2002) and the Right to Reply & Press Standards Bill (2005) which, with the support of the NUJ, MediaWise and the Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom attempted to provide stronger protection to members of the public affected by misrepresentation in the press and to introduce controls on journalists» excesses.

The Brooklyn comptroller candidate's campaign has accused Liu of not moving the bill, which has the support of several environmental and transportation advocacy groups as well as the mayor, forward to prevent Yassky from touting it as an accomplishment prior to the September Democratic primary.

The groups support using 5 percent of valuable greenhouse gas emission allowances under the bill's cap - and - trade system to prevent tropical deforestation and reduce international forest emissions.

PLEASE NOTE: The House version has been sent to the RULES COMMITTEE - a standard ploy to prevent a piece of legislation from being debated and called for a Vote.State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, Chair of the House Elementary / Secondary Education Committee joined her Latino Caucus coleagues at Monday's Press Conference, but needs to be supported and encouraged to work with Rep. Sims to get his bill sent to her Committee.

A new law changing the state's standardized testing program, Assembly Bill 484, which Torlakson and Gov. Jerry Brown supported and that sparked a dispute with the federal government, required only that students be given one of the assessments, although it didn't explicitly prevent Torlakson from offering both tests.

Alaska Senator Mark Begich, one of six other senators who have signed on in support of the bill, said the legislation would level the playing field for consumers and prevent credit card companies from charging unfair interest rates.

A new bill has been introduced in the California State Senators, supported by the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) to prevent cities from banning declawing of cats, among other cruel procedures that veterinarians perform legally.

It was the need for strong Senate support that prevented President Bill Clinton from seeking ratification of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol even though the United States signed that pact, which was an addendum to the first climate treaty, forged in 1992 and ratified by 192 countries including the United States.

Ask your Congressional Representative to support bill number H.R. 2619 that would prevent the Coast Guard from establishing any new anchorage grounds on the Hudson River without submitting a report to the Congress detailing the potential impact of the proposed anchorage grounds on critical habitats and sites listed on the National Priorities List.

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Provided support and assistance for Sales in the researching and resolution of contractual customer billing inquiries preventing $ 1M in lost revenue.

DAI submitted comments on the Family First Prevention Services Act — a federal bipartisan bill that would better align federal child welfare funding with the critical goals of supporting family stability and preventing unnecessary foster care and institutional placements.

Under House Bill 19, the Texas 84th Legislature tasked the Texas Department of Family Protective Services to develop and implement a prevention program to support Texas military and veteran families in an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Instead of passing ideological bills that will be tied up in costly court battles, our legislators should focus on reducing the need for abortion by preventing unintended pregnancies and supporting families.