And if you prefer that kind of modest, "let's have more high-skilled workers" reform to what the Senate bill sets out to do, it's hard to see how an amendment or a conference is going to close the gulf between the two approaches, and simply ridiculous to say that opponents should vote yes now and save their objections till the next debate or "the next generation".
Has a campaign contribution or the access it buys contributed to the introduction of a bill, the tabling of an amendment, or a vote on legislation?
"Whenever an amendment or an initiative has been challenged, almost always the court rejects that and upholds the people's initiative power," said Andrew Pugno, a lawyer for backers of the proposition, citing past state bans on the use of race, sex or ethnicity in college admissions and caps on property taxes.
You should consult with an attorney to determine whether your specific situation requires an amendment or an addendum.
An exemption under subsection (g) shall not be treated as an amendment or repeal of a rule.
But more important, he is going to have to talk about his positions on the issue of the day, not a vote on an amendment or what have you.
The rumblings in favor of a constitutional amendment, or even a convention to consider a range of amendments, are growing.
But they are forbidden from acting as a "paid advocate" - taking payment for speaking in the House, asking a parliamentary question, tabling a motion, introducing a bill or tabling or moving an amendment to a motion or bill or urging colleagues or ministers to do so.
The Commons Code of Conduct states that MPs must not act as a "paid advocate" - taking payment for speaking in the House, asking a parliamentary question, tabling a motion, introducing a bill or tabling or moving an amendment to a motion or bill or urging colleagues or ministers to do so.
However, they are forbidden from acting as a "paid advocate" - taking payment for speaking in the House; asking a parliamentary question, tabling a motion, introducing a bill or tabling or moving an amendment to a motion or bill or urging colleagues or ministers to do so.
The council's impatience with Zavos surfaced when he started to speak during the general public comment period but was interrupted by Councilman Ara Najarian's "point of order" just 15 seconds into his effort to say that the city should put the transfer as a Charter amendment, or as a new tax, on the ballot and let voters decide.
