Rule of law

Traité de Lisbonne

France · Senate · 8 November 2007

Prenant acte de l'échec du processus de ratification du traité établissant une Constitution pour l'Europe, le Conseil européen a lancé le 23 juin une nouvelle Conférence intergouvernementale sur la base d'un mandat très précis. Un accord a été trouvé dès le 19 octobre sur un nouveau traité, qui sera signé le 13 décembre à Lisbonne. Ce rapport s'efforce de répondre à deux questions : - en quoi ce nouveau traité est-il différent du traité établissant une Constitution pour l'Europe ? - quels sont les principaux changements qu'il va apporter par rapport aux traités en vigueur ?

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan.

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 2007

Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) condemning the decision by President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to declare a state of emergency in Pakistan and calling on President Musharraf to revoke the state of emergency; (2) calling upon President Musharraf to honor his commitment to relinquish his position as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan and allow free parliamentary elections in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan; (3) that the U.S. government should provide assistance to facilitate such elections; (4) calling upon the government of Pakistan to conduct a full investigation into the attempted assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto; and (5) that U.S. military assistance to Pakistan should be subjected to careful review, and that assistance for certain weapons systems not directly related to the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban should be suspended if President Musharraf does not revoke the state of emergency and restore the Constitution of Pakistan, relinquish his position as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, and allow for free elections.

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung; Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2007

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert und ein Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz erlassen wird

Bankwesengesetz, Sparkassengesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 7 November 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bankwesengesetz, das Sparkassengesetz, das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, das Nationalbankgesetz 1984 und das Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz geändert werden <br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bankwesengesetz, das Sparkassengesetz, das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz und das Nationalbankgesetz 1984 geändert werden

108 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Judicial Council Bill is expected to be published; the consultation he has had with members of the Judiciary regarding the contents of the Bill; his views, in view of a recent case, on whether there is still no procedure for dealing with breaches of conduct by judges apart from the impeachment process provided for under the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 November 2007

108 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the Judicial Council Bill is expected to be published; the consultation he has had with members of the Judiciary regarding the contents of the Bill; his views, in view of a recent case, on whether there is still no procedure for dealing with breaches of conduct by judges apart from the impeachment process provided for under the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27373/07]

337 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 9 October 2007, in accordance with her constitutional and legal obligation under the Constitution of 1937, the reason for the failure of the State to explain why a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 has not been in school for the past 12 months. [27059/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 November 2007

337 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 388 of 9 October 2007, in accordance with her constitutional and legal obligation under the Constitution of 1937, the reason for the failure of the State to explain why a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 has not been in school for the past 12 months. [27059/07]

A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom and the 20th anniversary of the Freedom Sunday rally for Soviet Jewry on the National Mall.

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 2007

Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Jewish descent who emigrated from the Soviet Union. Commemorates: (1) the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for freedom by and on behalf of Soviet Jewry; and (2) the 20th anniversary of the December 6, 1987, Freedom Sunday rally for Soviet Jews. Condemns incidents of anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and religious persecution in the independent states of the former Soviet Union and encourages the development of democracy, religious freedom, rule of law, and human rights in those states.

Strafprozessreformbegleitgesetz II

Austria · National Council · 5 November 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Auslieferungs- und Rechtshilfegesetz, das Bundesgesetz über die justizielle Zusammenarbeit mit den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union, das Mediengesetz, das Verbandsverantwortlichkeitsgesetz, das Militärstrafgesetz, das Pornographiegesetz, das Strafregistergesetz, das Tilgungsgesetz, das Bundesgesetz über die Amtshilfe der Sozialversicherungsträger für die Sicherheitsbehörden, das Sozialbetrugsgesetz, das Staatsanwaltschaftsgesetz, die Strafprozessordnung, das OGH-Gesetz, das Rechtspraktikantengesetz, das Geschworenen- und Schöffengesetz, das Lebensmittelsicherheits- und Verbraucherschutzgesetz, das Ärztegesetz 1998, das Apothekerkammergesetz, das Arzneimittelgesetz, das Gesundheits- und Ernährungssicherheitsgesetz, das Zahnärztegesetz, das Zahnärztekammergesetz und das Weingesetz geändert werden (Strafprozessreformbegleitgesetz II) <br><br><br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Auslieferungs- und Rechtshilfegesetz, das Bundesgesetz über die justizielle Zusammenarbeit mit den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union, das Mediengesetz, das Verbandsverantwortlichkeitsgesetz, das Militärstrafgesetz, das Pornographiegesetz, das Strafregistergesetz, das Tilgungsgesetz, das Bundesgesetz über die Amtshilfe der Sozialversicherungsträger für die Sicherheitsbehörden, das Sozialbetrugsgesetz, das Staatsanwaltschaftsgesetz, das OGH-Gesetz, das Rechtspraktikantengesetz, das Geschworenen- und Schöffengesetz, das Lebensmittelsicherheits- und Verbraucherschutzgesetz, das Ärztegesetz 1998, das Apothekerkammergesetz, das Arzneimittelgesetz, das Gesundheits- und Ernährungssicherheitsgesetz, das Zahnärztegesetz, das Zahnärztekammergesetz und das Weingesetz geändert werden (Strafprozessreformbegleitgesetz II)

Betriebliches Mitarbeitervorsorgegesetz, Einkommensteuergesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 5 November 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Betriebliche Mitarbeitervorsorgegesetz, das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das ORF-Gesetz, das Journalistengesetz, das Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz, das Bankwesengesetz, das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, das Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz, das Landarbeitsgesetz 1984 und das Körperschaftssteuergesetz 1988 geändert werden <br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Betriebliche Mitarbeitervorsorgegesetz, das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das ORF-Gesetz, das Journalistengesetz, das Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz, das Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz, das Landarbeitsgesetz 1984 und das Körperschaftssteuergesetz 1988 geändert werden

Finanzausgleichsgesetz; Zweckzuschussgesetz, Katastrophenfondsgesetz u.a., Änderung

Austria · National Council · 2 November 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem ein Finanzausgleichsgesetz 2008 erlassen wird sowie das Zweckzuschussgesetz 2001, das Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, das Finanzausgleichsgesetz 2005, das Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz 1948, das Bundesgesetz BGBl. Nr. 301/1989, das Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz 1967 und das Umweltförderungsgesetz geändert werden

FISA AMENDMENTS: HOW TO PROTECT AMERICANS' SECURITY AND PRIVACY AND PRESERVE THE RULE OF LAW AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

United States · United States Senate · 31 October 2007

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 2007

Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

proposition de loi complétant l'article 6 de l'ordonnance n° 58-1100 du 17 novembre 1958 relative au fonctionnement des assemblées parlementaires

France · Senate · 24 October 2007

proposition de loi tendant à reconnaître le vote blanc comme suffrage exprimé

France · Senate · 24 October 2007

proposition de loi visant à inscrire d'office l'ensemble des citoyens français sur les listes électorales

France · Senate · 24 October 2007

1 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach if the agreement reached at the recent EU summit is to create a European treaty or a constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18772/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2007

1 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Taoiseach if the agreement reached at the recent EU summit is to create a European treaty or a constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18772/07]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for Representatives to be chosen every four years, and to limit the number of times Senators and Representatives may be elected.

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Requires Members of the House of Representatives to be chosen every four years. Limits Members of the House to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.

GENOCIDE AND THE RULE OF LAW

United States · United States House of Representatives · 23 October 2007

284 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his plans to expand the LUAS into the Broadstone, Constitution Hill areas of Dublin 7; the extent to which this has been co-ordinated with the Grangegorman Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 October 2007

284 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his plans to expand the LUAS into the Broadstone, Constitution Hill areas of Dublin 7; the extent to which this has been co-ordinated with the Grangegorman Development Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25040/07]

Bundesfinanzgesetz 2008

Austria · National Council · 18 October 2007

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz für eine österreichische Entwicklungsbank und das Bundesgesetz über die Bewilligung des Bundesvoranschlages für das Jahr 2008 (Bundesfinanzgesetz 2008) geändert werden <br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Ausfuhrförderungsgesetz für eine österreichische Entwicklungsbank geändert wird

201 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether a constitutional requirement, in Article 44.2.4° of the Constitution, to the effect that legislation providing State aid for schools shall not be such as to affect prejudicially the right of any child to attend a school receiving public money without attending religious instruction at that school, is compatible with admission policies in schools receiving public moneys that admit persons of certain religious denominations in preference to others or refuse to admit as a student a person who is not of that denomination on the grounds that the refusal is essential to maintain the ethos of the school; if she is undertaking a review of the difficulties that inevitably arise in this area; the arguments she has received and considered in relation to the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24546/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

201 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether a constitutional requirement, in Article 44.2.4° of the Constitution, to the effect that legislation providing State aid for schools shall not be such as to affect prejudicially the right of any child to attend a school receiving public money without attending religious instruction at that school, is compatible with admission policies in schools receiving public moneys that admit persons of certain religious denominations in preference to others or refuse to admit as a student a person who is not of that denomination on the grounds that the refusal is essential to maintain the ethos of the school; if she is undertaking a review of the difficulties that inevitably arise in this area; the arguments she has received and considered in relation to the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24546/07]

200 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 2 October 2007, and in particular in relation to her statements to the effect that the differentiation between fee-paying and non fee-paying secondary schools arises essentially from the arrangements put in place when free second level education was introduced and those arrangements took account specifically of the position of minority religions with dispersed membership, through the creation of the Protestant block grant, she is satisfied that the maintenance of the Protestant block grant, under the provisions of section 12 of the Education Act 1998 is compatible with the requirements of Article 44.2.4° of the Constitution to the effect that legislation providing State aid for schools shall not discriminate between schools under the management of different religious denominations; the arrangements that exist for the funding of Protestant schools, to the extent that they differ from arrangements for Roman Catholic schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24545/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 October 2007

200 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to her reply to Parliamentary Question No. 110 of 2 October 2007, and in particular in relation to her statements to the effect that the differentiation between fee-paying and non fee-paying secondary schools arises essentially from the arrangements put in place when free second level education was introduced and those arrangements took account specifically of the position of minority religions with dispersed membership, through the creation of the Protestant block grant, she is satisfied that the maintenance of the Protestant block grant, under the provisions of section 12 of the Education Act 1998 is compatible with the requirements of Article 44.2.4° of the Constitution to the effect that legislation providing State aid for schools shall not discriminate between schools under the management of different religious denominations; the arrangements that exist for the funding of Protestant schools, to the extent that they differ from arrangements for Roman Catholic schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24545/07]

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2007

Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money, including through setting limits, for campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, federal office. Gives a state the power to regulate the raising and spending of money for state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, plebiscites, or other similar ballot measures and campaigns for nomination for election to, or for election to, state or local office. Gives Congress the power to implement and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

New Partnership for Development Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2007

New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the President to provide for the duty-free treatment of articles (without quantitative limitation) from qualified beneficiary countries that have been designated: (1) a least developed country (except Myanmar and Sudan); and (2) a sub-Saharan African country. (Effectively, providing an additional trade preference program for least developed countries.) Prohibits designation of a country as a qualified beneficiary country, and terminates such country's eligibility for preferential treatment, if it has: (1) not adopted and enforced certain human rights and fair labor practices; (2) failed to make progress to eliminate trade barriers and to establish a market-based economy and the rule of law; and (3) engaged in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights. Prescribes requirements regarding: (1) rules of origin; (2) significant apparel suppliers; and (3) safeguards against the transshipment of textiles and apparels. Imposes additional duties, under specified conditions, on certain agricultural safeguard goods. Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) concerning the importance of the Generalized System of Preferences program; and (2) that preferential treatment provided under this Act can be improved if India, the People's Republic of China, and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries provide market access similar to that provided under this Act. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish: (1) an Office of Trade and Competitiveness for Least Developed Countries within the U.S. Agency for International Development; and (2) a workforce competitiveness program for least developed countries. Establishes an Aid for Trade Fund.

Urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles in the Fatah Constitution that call for Israel's destruction and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and label Zionism as racism.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2007

Urges Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles in the Fatah Constitution that call for Israel's destruction and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and label Zionism as racism. Condemns the continuing existence of these articles as part of the Fatah Constitution.

Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2007

Requires the House of Representatives, when the legislatures of an additional three states ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment.

stößt der Rechtsstaat an seine Grenzen?

Austria · National Council · 17 October 2007

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend "stößt der Rechtsstaat an seine Grenzen?" <i>(Schulverweis von vier Kindern aus der jüdisch-orthodoxen</i> <i>Talmud-Thora-Privatschule in Wien-Leopoldstadt)</i>

proposition de loi organique tendant à remédier à l'absentéisme parlementaire par une interdiction stricte de cumul avec toute fonction exécutive locale

France · Senate · 16 October 2007

Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 10 October 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Rechnungshofgesetz geändert werden <i>(Ausweitung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes auf</i> <i>Unternehmen ab 25 % öffentlicher Beteiligung)</i>

Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 10 October 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Rechnungshofgesetz geändert werden <i>(Ausweitung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes auf</i> <i>Gemeinden mit einem Gebarungsvolumen von mehr als 10</i> <i>Millionen Euro)</i>

Bundesverfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 10 October 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Reinhard Eugen Bösch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, BGBl. Nr. 1/1930 geändert wird <i>(Abhaltung einer Volksabstimmung bei Abschluß eines</i> <i>Staatsvertrages, der eine Gesamtänderung des</i> <i>Bundes-Verfassungsgesetzes bewirkt)</i>

Wohnungsgemeinnützigkeitsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 10 October 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Wohnungsgemeinnützigkeitsgesetz geändert wird

149 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to introduce legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2007

149 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to introduce legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22818/07]

Homeland Security Open Source Information Enhancement Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2007

Homeland Security Open Source Information Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components responsible for information sharing and infrastructure protection make full and efficient use of open source information to develop and disseminate open source products. Requires the Secretary to: (1) ensure that DHS makes full and efficient use of such information to analyze U.S. critical infrastructure nodes from the perspective of terrorists and other activities with a nexus to terrorism using publicly available information; and (2) share the unclassified results with appropriate federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector officials. Directs: (1) the Secretary to ensure that the manner in which open source information is gathered and disseminated complies with the Constitution, the Privacy Act of 1974, the E-Government Act of 2002, and all other relevant federal laws; (2) the Chief Privacy Officer of DHS to include in such Officer's annual report a description of the types of personally identifiable information collected by DHS intelligence components; and (3) the Inspector General of DHS to audit the use and dissemination of such information to evaluate the effectiveness of DHS activities and to ensure consistency with existing federal open source information guidelines.

158 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the long promised Judicial Council Bill is expected to be published; the consultation he has had with members of the judiciary regarding the contents of the Bill; his views, in view of a recent case, that there is still no procedure for dealing with breaches of conduct by judges apart from the impeachment process provided for under the constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22485/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2007

158 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the long promised Judicial Council Bill is expected to be published; the consultation he has had with members of the judiciary regarding the contents of the Bill; his views, in view of a recent case, that there is still no procedure for dealing with breaches of conduct by judges apart from the impeachment process provided for under the constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22485/07]

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill mass vacancies in the House of Representatives and the Senate and to preserve the right of the people to elect their Representatives and Senators in Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Requires an individual elected to serve as a Senator or Representative in Congress, immediately after taking the oath of office, to provide the applicable chamber a list of at least three qualified designees (ranked in order of preference) to take the individual's place in the event the individual dies, becomes incapacitated, or disappears before the individual's term of office expires. Allows the individual to revise the list at any time during a Congress. Requires: (1) the Speaker of the House, in the event a catastrophe resulting in the death, incapacity, or disappearance of a significant number of Representatives, to fill the vacancies immediately with individuals from the most recent lists of designees presented by the Representatives whose seats are now vacant; and (2) the Vice President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate to fill such vacancies regarding Senators in the same manner. Declares that an individual designated to take the place of a Senator or Representative shall serve until the Senator or Representative regains capacity, is located, or until another Member is elected to fill the vacancy. Provides that, during the period of such individual's service, he or she shall be treated as a Senator or Representative in Congress for purposes of all laws, rules, and regulations, except for providing such list. Requires the Vice President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the House to designate another individual from the same list (in the order so provided on that list) if a designated individual is unwilling to carry out the duties of a Senator or Representative during such period, or is unable to do so because of death, incapacity, or disappearance. Prohibits any designated individual from providing such a list. Requires: (1) the executive authority of the state involved to issue a writ of election to elect another Member to such office; and (2) the special election to be held as soon as possible after an individual is designated to fill the vacancy. Declares that Congress shall: (1) by law establish the criteria for determining whether a Senator or Representative in Congress is dead, incapacitated, or has disappeared; and (2) have the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the election of an Alternate Representative along with a Representative, selected by him or her, as well as an Alternate Senator along with a Senator, selected by the latter. Provides that upon the death, resignation, expulsion, failure to qualify, or inability to discharge the appropriate powers and duties of a person elected as Representative or Senator, such duties and powers shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative or Acting Senator until the Representative-elect or Senator-elect qualifies or a new Representative or Senator is elected. Authorizes each chamber, in the absence of a quorum for three days or more, to declare all of its members who have not recorded their presence during such period to be unable to discharge the powers and duties of their offices. Requires such powers and duties, in that circumstance, to be discharged by the member's Alternate until such member records his or her presence.

Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, in a peaceful manner consistent with Ukraine's democratic values and national interest, in keeping with its commitments as a participating State of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 2007

Congratulates the people of Ukraine for holding free parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007. Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991. Expresses support for the Ukrainian people's efforts to build upon the democratic gains of the Orange Revolution by strengthening respect for human rights and the rule of law, including an independent judiciary. Calls for the timely formation of a government that reflects the will of Ukrainian voters and advances political stability and democratic development, with a special focus on the constitutional framework. Pledges continued assistance to the further development of a free and democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law, a free market economy, and consolidation of Ukraine's security and sovereignty.

PRESERVING THE RULE OF LAW IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

United States · United States Senate · 2 October 2007

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of a congressionally declared war, federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20% of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each chamber.

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Peter Westenthaler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert wird <i>(Aufhebung der außerberuflichen Immunität der Abgeordneten</i> <i>zum Nationalrat)</i>

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Rechnungshofgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Rechnungshofgesetz geändert werden <i>(Ausweitung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes auf</i> <i>Gemeinden mit einem Gesamthaushaltsvolumen von mehr als 10</i> <i>Millionen Euro)</i>

Grundrecht auf Pflege

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Sabine Mandak, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Grundrecht auf Pflege

Erweiterung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Robert Aspöck, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG), BGBl. Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird <i>(Erweiterung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes)</i>

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Rechnungshofgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Rechnungshofgesetz geändert werden <i>(Ausweitung der Prüfungskompetenzen des Rechnungshofes auf</i> <i>Unternehmen mit einer mindestens 25%igen Beteiligung der</i> <i>öffentlichen Hand)</i>

Kinderrechtskonvention in die Verfassung - 15 Jahre Warten sind genug

Austria · National Council · 27 September 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Barbara Zwerschitz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Kinderrechtskonvention in die Verfassung - 15 Jahre Warten sind genug

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the creation of federal regions in Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2007

Expresses the sense of House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should support a political settlement in Iraq based on the final provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that create a federal system of government and allow for the creation of federal regions, consistent with the wishes of the Iraqi people and their elected leaders; (2) the United States should urge the government of Iraq to quickly agree upon and implement a law providing for the equitable distribution of oil revenues, which is a critical component of a comprehensive political settlement based upon federalism; and (3) nothing in this resolution should be construed in any way to infringe on the sovereign rights of the nation of Iraq.

Calling on the Governor of the State of Illinois to defend the right of employers to employee verification.

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 2007

Supports: (1) the basic right of every employer in the United States to verify a potential employee's legal status; and (2) the bipartisan Basic Pilot Program as an effective tool giving employers the ability to verify potential employees' legal status. Calls on: (1) the Illinois legislature to repeal Illinois Public Act 095-0138, which violates federal law by denying employers the right to verify potential employees' legal status; and (2) the Governor of Illinois to file an amicus brief in the case of United States v. Illinois supporting the plaintiff's conclusion that Illinois Public Act 095-0138 violates the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.

3 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he proposes to initiate referenda to amend the Constitution during the course of the 30th Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16864/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

3 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if he proposes to initiate referenda to amend the Constitution during the course of the 30th Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16864/07]

2 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 September 2007

2 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16830/07]