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Question· writtenPQ 212asked

309 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that legislation relating to compulsory purchase rules and procedures be consolidated and reconfigured in a form that could be attached to any statute giving compulsory purchase powers to an authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34036/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

309 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that legislation relating to compulsory purchase rules and procedures be consolidated and reconfigured in a form that could be attached to any statute giving compulsory purchase powers to an authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34036/08]

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

308 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that strategic transport, sewerage and water supply infrastructural projects should be regulated by a specific statute and there should be a one stop shop planning procedure for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

308 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that strategic transport, sewerage and water supply infrastructural projects should be regulated by a specific statute and there should be a one stop shop planning procedure for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34034/08]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

307 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to establish a national forum on the built environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34033/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

307 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to establish a national forum on the built environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34033/08]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

306 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that in case of compulsory purchase orders relating to the provision of social and affordable housing public bodies should not have to pay the full market value of the land acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34032/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

306 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that in case of compulsory purchase orders relating to the provision of social and affordable housing public bodies should not have to pay the full market value of the land acquired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34032/08]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

305 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that the Government devise a scheme whereby local authorities can secure the release of development lands where development of the land is not being actively pursued by the developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

305 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that the Government devise a scheme whereby local authorities can secure the release of development lands where development of the land is not being actively pursued by the developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34031/08]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

304 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that all transaction details be gathered and published by the State, all lands be registered by a specified date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34030/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

304 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that all transaction details be gathered and published by the State, all lands be registered by a specified date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34030/08]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

303 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to implement the Kenny report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34028/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

303 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to implement the Kenny report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34028/08]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

302 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government to bring forward legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights that was published in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34027/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

302 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government to bring forward legislation on foot of the recommendations of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution on property rights that was published in 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34027/08]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

249 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to establish a special division of the High Court to deal with legal challenges to infrastructural and environmental planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34035/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

249 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to establish a special division of the High Court to deal with legal challenges to infrastructural and environmental planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34035/08]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

248 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that all titles be registered by a specified date and auctioneers and estate agents be regulated by a State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34030/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

248 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 that all titles be registered by a specified date and auctioneers and estate agents be regulated by a State body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34030/08]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

247 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to prepare legislation to abolish ground rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/08]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2008

247 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps taken to implement the recommendation contained in the All-Party Committee on the Constitution ninth progress report on property rights published in 2004 to prepare legislation to abolish ground rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34029/08]

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1509 (110th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the next president of the United States should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2008

States that the next President must: (1) reaffirm the commitment to upholding the Constitution of the United States; (2) fully investigate Bush/Cheney Administration officials' alleged crimes and hold them accountable for any illegal acts; (3) make such officials comply with congressional subpoenas; (4) hold accountable officials who disclose the identity of any covert agent; (5) hold accountable officials who pursue politically motivated prosecutions; (6) ensure that any official guilty of a war crime is prosecuted under the War Crimes Act and the Anti-Torture Act; (7) affirm the sole legal right of Congress to declare war; (8) make criminal an official's lying to Congress and the public about the reasons for going to war; (9) restore the writ of habeas corpus as an essential principle of democracy; (10) ensure that torture and rendition is uniformly prohibited under U.S. law; (11) immediately close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; (12) require independent judicial review of claims of state secrets privilege by executive officials; (13) reaffirm that the Office of the Vice President is part of the executive branch; (14) publicly review potential abuses of the presidential pardon process; and (15) reform the use of presidential signing statements.

Amendment· Abänderungsantrag im PlenumAA-123abänderungsantrag im plenum

Bundespflegegeldgesetz

Austria · National Council · 24 September 2008

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag444/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Abschaffung der Zwangsmitgliedschaft bei den Kammern

Austria · National Council · 24 September 2008

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Abschaffung der Zwangsmitgliedschaft bei den Kammern

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 99 (110th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2008

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the House of Representatives to be composed of Members chosen every fourth year. Requires that Members be assembled immediately after the first election and divided as equally as may be into two classes. States that, so one-half may be chosen every second year, the seats of the House of: (1) the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year; and (2) the second class at the expiration of the fourth year. Applies this article to the first election of the House occurring after ratification, but no earlier than 2012.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1450 (110th)referred

AMERICA Resolution of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 2008

A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again Resolution of 2008 or AMERICA Resolution of 2008 - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress, who swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States and are responsible for writing laws regarding the powers granted to the government and proposing constitutional amendments, should read this important document, including its amendments. Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House to require: (1) the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to provide a copy of the Constitution to each new Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House; and (2) House officers and employees to file a certification with the Committee attesting that such individuals have read the Constitution in its entirety in the previous year.

Bill· SS. 3501 (110th)open

OLC Reporting Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 2008

OLC Reporting Act of 2008 - Amends the federal judicial code to require the Attorney General to report to Congress on any instance in which the Attorney General or any officer of the Department of Justice issues an authoritative legal interpretation of any provision of a federal statute that: (1) concludes that the provision is unconstitutional or would be unconstitutional in a particular application; (2) relies for its conclusion on a determination that any other interpretation would raise constitutional concerns under article II of the Constitution or separation of powers principles; (3) relies for its conclusion on a legal presumption against applying the provision to the executive branch or any member thereof; or (4) concludes the provision has been superseded or deprived of effect by a subsequently enacted statute where there is no express statutory language stating an intent to do so. Provides for the protection of privileged and classified information contained in a report by the Attorney General on the enforcement of laws.

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4956/Jschriftliche anfrage

"Stößt der Rechtsstaat an seine Grenzen?"

Austria · National Council · 12 September 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Werner Neubauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur betreffend "Stößt der Rechtsstaat an seine Grenzen?" <i>(Schulverweis von vier Kindern aus der jüdisch-orthodoxen</i> <i>Talmud-Thora-Privatschule in Wien-Leoboldstadt)</i>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage4952/Jschriftliche anfrage

"Stößt der Rechtsstaat an seine Grenzen? (II)"

Austria · National Council · 12 September 2008

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Fichtenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend "Stößt der Rechtsstaat an seine Grenzen? (II)" <i>(unterlassene Eintreibung der Beugestrafen gegen den</i> <i>Schulverein Machsike Handass "Talmud-Thora-Schule")</i>

Bill· Selbständiger Antrag907/Aselbständiger antrag

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 12 September 2008

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, BGBl.Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird <i>(Volksabstimmung bei Änderung der Grundlagenverträge der</i> <i>EU und bei einem möglichen Beitritt der Türkei zur EU)</i>

Resolution· Selbständiger Entschließungsantrag897/A(E)selbständiger entschließungsantrag

Untersuchungsausschüsse als Minderheitsrecht

Austria · National Council · 12 September 2008

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Pilz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Untersuchungsausschüsse als Minderheitsrecht

Bill· SS. 3457 (110th)referred

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2008

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia Act of 2008 - States that the President should take additional steps to support the implementation of democracy and governance institutions and organizations in Ethiopia consistent with the Ethiopian Constitution of 1994 and related national law, including: (1) support of democracy development; (2) promotion of judicial independence; (3) support of human rights programs, especially regarding women and minorities; (4) expansion of the Voice of America (VOA) and other independent media; (5) support of international efforts to gain full access to the Ogaden and other conflict-affected regions; and (6) support of a United Nations Special Envoy to launch a dialogue to bring about the normalization of relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and who works with both governments to address issues of stability both along their border as well as more broadly across the Horn of Africa, including in Somalia. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 6846 (110th)referred

Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2008

Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008 - Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees respecting U.S. security commitments to, and arrangements with, other countries. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to consult with the appropriate congressional committees respecting negotiations pursuant to the Declaration of Principles between the United States and Iraq. Prohibits any agreement (or the obligation of implementing funds) containing a security commitment to, or security arrangement with, the Republic of Iraq, from entering into force except pursuant to Article II, section 2, clause 2 (relating to treaties) or Article I, section 7, clause 2 (relating to enactment of laws) of the Constitution of the United States.

Record· TJCELEX 62003TJ0212decided

Judgment of the Court of First Instance (Third Chamber, extended composition) of 9 September 2008.#MyTravel Group plc v Commission of the European Communities.#Non-contractual liability of the Community - Competition - Decision declaring a concentration incompatible with the common market - Annulment of the decision by a judgment of the Court of First Instance - Sufficiently serious breach of a rule of law intended to confer rights on individuals.#Case T-212/03.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 9 September 2008

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1417 (110th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all public elementary schools and public secondary schools should display a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 2008

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all public elementary and secondary schools should display a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, in a clear and conspicuous location.

Bill· Regierungsvorlage: Bundes(verfassungs)gesetz677 d.B.regierungsvorlage: bundes(verfassungs)gesetz

Bundespflegegeldgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 13 August 2008

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundespflegegeldgesetz geändert wird

Bill· SS. 3433 (110th)referred

Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2008

Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008 - Directs the President to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees respecting U.S. security commitments to, and arrangements with, other countries. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to consult with the appropriate congressional committees respecting negotiations pursuant to the Declaration of Principles between the United States and Iraq. Prohibits any agreement (or the obligation of implementing funds) containing a security commitment to, or security arrangement with, the Republic of Iraq, from entering into force except pursuant to Article II, section 2, clause 2 (relating to treaties) or Article I, section 7, clause 2 (relating to enactment of laws) of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 6689 (110th)referred

Chinook Nation Restoration Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2008

Chinook Nation Restoration Act - Extends federal recognition to the Chinook Indian Nation. Makes the Chinook Tribe and its members eligible for all services and benefits provided by the government to federally recognized tribes regardless of the existence of a reservation or the location of residence of any member on or near any Indian reservation. Provides that, for purposes of the delivery of federal services to enrolled members, the Tribe's service area shall consist of specified counties in Washington and Oregon. Requires the Tribe to: (1) submit to the Secretary of the Interior a membership roll; and (2) conduct, by secret ballot, an election to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Provides that if the Tribe transfers all rights to land to the Secretary, the Secretary shall take such land in trust for the Tribe's benefit, subject to specified restrictions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) negotiate with the tribal governing body regarding establishing a reservation; (2) develop a plan for doing so. Requires the Secretary to: (1) notify and consult with all appropriate state officials and owners of land adjacent to those considered for the proposed reservation; and (2) provide complete information on the proposed plan to such officials. Provides for the plan's submission to Congress upon approval by the tribal governing body. Requires any real property transferred by the Tribe or any member to the Secretary to be held in the name of the United States for the Tribe's benefit. Prohibits the exercise of eminent domain for purposes of acquiring lands for the Tribe's benefit.

Bill· Gesetzesantrag von einem Drittel der Mitglieder des Bundesrates671 d.B.gesetzesantrag von einem drittel der mitglieder des bundesrates

Pflege-Verfassungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 28 July 2008

Gesetzesantrag der Bundesräte Ludwig Bieringer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen vom 25. Juli 2008 betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem Übergangsbestimmungen zur Förderung der Legalisierung der Pflege und Betreuung in Privathaushalten erlassen werden (Pflege-Verfassungsgesetz)

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 626 (110th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court of the United States erroneously decided Kennedy v. Louisiana, No. 07-343 (2008), and that the eighth amendment to the Constitution of the United States allows the imposition of the death penalty for the rape of a child.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2008

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the eighth amendment to the Constitution allows the death penalty for the rape of a child where the crime did not result, and was not intended to result, in death of the victim; (2) the Louisiana statute making child rape punishable by death is constitutional; (3) because Kennedy v. Louisiana was decided under a mistaken view of federal law, the U.S. Supreme Court should grant any petition for rehearing of the case and the portions of the decision regarding the national consensus or evolving standards of decency with respect to the imposition of the death penalty for child rape should not be viewed as binding precedent; and (4) the Supreme Court should reverse its decision on rehearing or in a future case because it was supported by neither commonly held beliefs about cruel and unusual punishment nor by the text, structure, or history of the Constitution.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1365 (110th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an independent commission is the best vehicle for ensuring that Congressional redistricting conducted by a State is done in a manner that respects the principles of transparency, effective and diverse public participation, and accountability.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2008

Declares that an independent redistricting commission is the best vehicle for ensuring that congressional redistricting conducted by a state is done in a manner that respects the principles of transparency, effective and diverse public participation, and accountability, so long as the redistricting is conducted in accordance with a plan developed by such a commission using criteria and procedures that will discourage gerrymandering and promote competition, and to the extent that such criteria and procedures are consistent with the applicable requirements of the Constitution of the United States and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Declares that a state should not be redistricted until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless a court requires it to conduct such subsequent redistricting to comply with the Constitution or to enforce such Act.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1356 (110th)passed

Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2008

Celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers. Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances. Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1357 (110th)passed

Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered the mistakes of our government but have not received an apology and reparations.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2008

Reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal justice under the law for all people in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Continues to support the congressional goal embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all persons living under protection of the U.S. Constitution have a right to enjoy freedom and equality without the constraint of prejudice and discrimination or the lack of due process.

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