Now that the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced its appropriations bill for fiscal year 2018, which begins October 1, the U.S. Senate must follow suit and
pass similar legislation before submitting a complete bill to the president for his signature.
States are also taking action to combat ivory trafficking — New York and New Jersey have passed legislation banning commercial ivory trade while other states are in the process
of passing similar legislation to do their part to protect elephants.
When the Alberta
government passed similar legislation, it was challenged in court, where the legislation was deemed unconstitutional by Justice Wittmann, who commented that the legislation «sacrifices the dignity of Minor Injury victims at the altar of reducing insurance premiums ``.
The Vermont Right to Know GMOs coalition is working with other states to
pass similar legislation in addition to advocating for a national mandatory labeling standard that would comply with Vermont's law.
The House had
already passed similar legislation, but because of amendments to the bill in the Senate, a re-vote will be required before this puppy can get to the President's desk.
She is currently working to get other states to
pass a similar legislation in addition to a law that requires CPR training as a high school graduation requirement.
The European Union has
passed similar legislation and the Canadian government has committed to doing the same.
Roughly 140 municipalities across the country have
passed similar legislation, including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Fe, N.M., said Robert Pollin, an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst who has studied living wage issues.
Although the Senate blocked attempts by Democrats last week to
pass similar legislation, some Republican lawmakers said they have an open mind on the issue.
We passed similar legislation during the government during the government shutdown back in 2013.
If Flexer's bill becomes law, Connecticut would become the third state to regulate dating sites joining New York and New Jersey who have
passed similar legislation.
Tennessee has
passed similar legislation, and at least six other states are debating comparable bills.
Connecticut, California, and Washington, D.C. have
all passed similar legislation.
As a result of the federal Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act, states across the country are
passing similar legislation that makes home lenders obligated to maintain home foreclosures from the time of the judgment of foreclosure through the closing of the sale.
Phoenix joins more than 59 cities and counties across the country that have
passed similar legislation.
More and more local jurisdictions have
passed similar legislation — most notably in California, New Jersey and Florida.
Tranter hopes the New South Wales government will
pass similar legislation.
Missouri's new law should inspire Ohioans, New Yorkers, and others to
pass similar legislation.
The landmark legislation was a huge win for animals, and it helped give hope to other states and communities working to
pass similar legislation.
Those who have worked to pass city ordinances understand the challenges involved, so the passing of a statewide ordinance is an incredible success that would help pave the way for other states to
pass similar legislation.
California, Colorado, Kentucky, and Vermont have
passed similar legislation in 2013.
The Senate, however, was unable to
pass similar legislation, even though over the course of various votes a -LSB-...]
Lawyers say that while a new bill being proposed in the Ontario legislature that would open the door to climate change litigation is unlikely to pass, it provides a road map for other governments to
pass similar legislation in the future.
The fact that it has been introduced suggests it would be easier for a government at another time to
pass similar legislation, lawyers say.
Ontario has become a national leader in concussion safety by passing Rowan's Law, which may prompt other provinces to
pass similar legislation, Toronto critical... Read more
With this law, NYC joins over 100 cities and 17 states that have
passed similar legislation.
Illuminate Colorado, and members of the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Coalition, are hoping to
pass similar legislation in the future to require training on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention in Early Childhood settings, as it is estimated that 30 % of Child Sexual Abuse cases involve children under the age 6.
Therefore, no more «forced» membership within unions via forced dues payment» is allowed in Michigan as well as within the other states which have
passed similar legislation.