Rule of law

Liberty Bill Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Liberty Bill Act - Amends federal law to require that the design of the reverse side of all federal reserve notes incorporate: (1) the preamble to the Constitution; (2) a list describing the Articles of the Constitution; and (3) a list describing the Articles of Amendment. Sets forth the design format. States that such requirements do not limit the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) include other inscriptions or material on the reverse side of such notes; or (2) adopt other design features to deter counterfeiting of currency.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of a legal union of one man and one woman.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the process by which the House of Representatives selects the President in the event no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2007

Constitutional Amendment - States that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving votes cast by a majority of the Members of the House shall be the President.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the process by which the House of Representatives chooses the President of the United States in the event no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 2007

Constitutional Amendment - States that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes cast by the Members shall be the President so long as such number is a majority of the votes cast.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years Representatives and Senators may serve.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 2007

Constitutional Amendment -- Amends the Constitution of the United States to limit to 18 the number of years U.S. Representatives and Senators may serve, excluding service to fill a vacancy.

Gründe für die Nichtanwendung der im Jahr 2006 ergänzten Bestimmung des Artikels 22 Grundgesetz zur näheren Regelung der Repräsentation des Gesamtstaates in der Hauptstadt durch ein Bundesgesetz auf den am 30. November 2007 unterzeichneten Hauptstadtvertrag

Germany · German Bundestag · 14 December 2007

proposition de résolution tendant à compléter et modifier le Règlement du Sénat

France · Senate · 13 December 2007

741 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the ongoing difficulties being experienced by those persons living here on student visas with regard to enrolling their children in primary schools in their locality; if her attention has been drawn to the inconsistency of this difficulty when set against the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 42.3.1 of the Constitution underlining the right of every child to a primary education and Article 2 of Protocol One of the European Convention on Human Rights; the action she will take to deal with and alleviate this inequity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34185/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007

741 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the ongoing difficulties being experienced by those persons living here on student visas with regard to enrolling their children in primary schools in their locality; if her attention has been drawn to the inconsistency of this difficulty when set against the Equal Status Act 2000, Article 42.3.1 of the Constitution underlining the right of every child to a primary education and Article 2 of Protocol One of the European Convention on Human Rights; the action she will take to deal with and alleviate this inequity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34185/07]

3 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if referendums to amend the Constitution will be held in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2007

3 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Taoiseach if referendums to amend the Constitution will be held in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30966/07]

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to make a line item veto of any appropriation in any bill, order, resolution, or vote presented for signature into law. Declares that any legislation the President approves and signs, after being amended with a line item veto, shall become law as so modified. Requires the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations, with objections, to the House where such legislation originated. Authorizes Congress to separately consider any reduced or disapproved appropriations in the manner prescribed under section 7 of Article I for vetoed bills.

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 6 December 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>(Volksabstimmung, Erweiterung der Kontrollrechte des</i> <i>Nationalrates und Bundesrates auf Unternehmen ab 25%</i> <i>Bundesbeteiligung, Untersuchungsausschuss als</i> <i>Minderheitsrecht)</i>

Bankwesengesetz, Sparkassengesetz, Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, Nationalbankgesetz 1984 und Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 6 December 2007

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und Bundeshaushaltsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 6 December 2007

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 6 December 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>(Bekanntgabe der Kandidaten für die Nominierung eines</i> <i>Mitglieds des Europäischen Rechnungshofes an den</i> <i>Hauptausschuss des Nationalrates)</i>

Beschränkung der Abgabenquote auf maximal 39 Prozent

Austria · National Council · 6 December 2007

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Alois Gradauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einbringung einer Regierungsvorlage zur verfassungsrechtlichen Beschränkung der Abgabenquote auf maximal 39 Prozent

225 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the power to grant or refuse remission to a prisoner lies with his office or with the Courts; if these powers derive from legislation, the Constitution or common law practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33075/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2007

225 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the power to grant or refuse remission to a prisoner lies with his office or with the Courts; if these powers derive from legislation, the Constitution or common law practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33075/07]

Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2007

Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007 - Directs the Legal Advisor to the Secretary of State to provide Congress with the justification (including the constitutional authority) for the President's decision to deny Congress its constitutionally protected role by concluding an agreement on the future of the security relationship between the United States and Iraq as an executive agreement. Expresses the sense of Congress that any bilateral agreement between the United States and Iraq involving &quot;commitments or risks affecting the nation as a whole,&quot; including a status of forces agreement (SOFA), that is not a treaty approved by two-thirds of the Senate under Article II of the Constitution or authorized by legislation does not have the force of law. Prohibits the use of funds to carry out such an agreement.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish and protect the rights of victims of violent crimes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by other compelling necessity.

Strafprozessreformbegleitgesetz II

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2007

Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2007

Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2007

Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2007

Bundesverfassungsgesetz über die Offenlegung von Einkommen und Vermögen im öffentlichen Bereich

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz über die Offenlegung von Einkommen und Vermögen im öffentlichen Bereich

Grundrecht auf Pflege

Austria · National Council · 5 December 2007

Antrag der Abgeordneten Ing. Norbert Hofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Grundrecht auf Pflege

Betriebliche Mitarbeitervorsorgegesetz, Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, ORF-Gesetz, Journalistengesetz, Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz, Bankwesengesetz, Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz, Landarbeitsgesetz 1984

Austria · National Council · 4 December 2007

Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2007

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Pakistan should: (1) restore the rule of law by reinstating the constitution and members of the Supreme Court of Pakistan; (2) end the charges against human rights defenders and release those in detention or under house arrest, in particular Ms. Asma Jahangir; (3) restore media independence and ensure freedom of speech; and (4) ensure respect for human rights.

Bundesfinanzgesetz 2008

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2007

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (262 d.B.): 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

Finanzausgleichsgesetz 2008 Zweckzuschussgesetz 2001, Katastrophenfondsgesetz 1996, Finanzausgleichsgesetz 2005, Finanz-Verfassungsgesetz 1948, Bundesgesetz BGBl. Nr. 301/1989, Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz 1967 und das Umweltförderungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 30 November 2007

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (289 d.B.): 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

Bankwesengesetz, Sparkassengesetz, Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, Nationalbankgesetz 1984 und Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2007

Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (313 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bankwesengesetz, das Sparkassengesetz, das Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, das Nationalbankgesetz 1984 und das Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz geändert werden

Betriebliche Mitarbeitervorsorgegesetz, Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, ORF-Gesetz, Journalistengesetz, Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz, Bankwesengesetz, Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehördengesetz, Familienlastenausgleichsgesetz, Landarbeitsgesetz 1984

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2007

Bericht des Ausschusses für Arbeit und Soziales über die Regierungsvorlage (300 d.B.): 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

Übereinkommen über die Rechtsstellung der Staatenlosen

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2007

Bericht des Außenpolitischen Ausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (205 d.B.): Übereinkommen über die Rechtsstellung der Staatenlosen

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und Bundeshaushaltsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 29 November 2007

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (203 d.B.): Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Bundeshaushaltsgesetz geändert werden

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Änderung; Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz

Austria · National Council · 28 November 2007

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (314 d.B.): Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz geändert und ein Erstes Bundesverfassungsrechtsbereinigungsgesetz erlassen wird

Strafprozessreformbegleitgesetz II

Austria · National Council · 27 November 2007

Bericht des Justizausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (299 d.B.): 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)

307 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of citizens broken down by reference to each quarter in the past 10 years, who have approached himself or the Government in circumstances where a title of nobility or of honour was proposed to be conferred on the citizen by another State; the number of such cases in which the prior approval of the Government under Article 40.2 of the Constitution was sought; the number of such cases in which the prior approval of the Government was sought and given; the number of such cases in which the prior approval of the Government was sought but not given; the number of cases, if known to the Government, in which prior approval was neither sought nor obtained and, in such cases, the respective numbers where a title of honour or nobility was conferred or not conferred on a citizen by another State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31105/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

307 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of citizens broken down by reference to each quarter in the past 10 years, who have approached himself or the Government in circumstances where a title of nobility or of honour was proposed to be conferred on the citizen by another State; the number of such cases in which the prior approval of the Government under Article 40.2 of the Constitution was sought; the number of such cases in which the prior approval of the Government was sought and given; the number of such cases in which the prior approval of the Government was sought but not given; the number of cases, if known to the Government, in which prior approval was neither sought nor obtained and, in such cases, the respective numbers where a title of honour or nobility was conferred or not conferred on a citizen by another State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31105/07]

83 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has expressed its concern at the detention of opposition leaders and spokespersons and members of the judiciary, the suspension of the constitution and the declaration of martial law in Pakistan by General Musharraf. [30877/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2007

83 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government has expressed its concern at the detention of opposition leaders and spokespersons and members of the judiciary, the suspension of the constitution and the declaration of martial law in Pakistan by General Musharraf. [30877/07]

proposition de loi tendant à modifier le mode d'élection des conseillers généraux dans les cantons urbains

France · Senate · 26 November 2007

Amendement van het lid Pechtold om de voorgestelde toevoeging van een zesde lid aan artikel 91 van de Grondwet ongedaan te maken

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 November 2007

proposition de loi visant à rendre incompatibles la fonction de conseiller à l'Assemblée des Français de l'étranger et la qualité de consul honoraire

France · Senate · 15 November 2007

To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2007

Establishes a Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which shall: (1) monitor the Socialist Republic of Vietnam's human rights compliance, with particular emphasis on the Montagnard peoples and the Central and Northwest Highlands; (2) maintain lists of persons believed to be imprisoned, detained, tortured, or otherwise persecuted by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam due to their pursuit of the rights described in this Act; (3) monitor the development of the rule of law in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Montagnard peoples and the Central and Northwest Highlands; and (4) monitor and encourage the development of programs and activities of the U.S. government and private organizations with a view toward increasing the U.S.-Vietnam interchange.

82 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring in legislation in line with the recommendations of the Kenny report and the Ninth Progress Report of the All Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution to empower local authorities to compulsorily acquire land on it being zoned for residential development at agricultural value or its existing use value plus 25%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28695/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2007

82 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will bring in legislation in line with the recommendations of the Kenny report and the Ninth Progress Report of the All Party Oireachtas Committee on the Constitution to empower local authorities to compulsorily acquire land on it being zoned for residential development at agricultural value or its existing use value plus 25%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28695/07]

57 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. [28690/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 November 2007

57 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. [28690/07]

To allow United States citizens to bring civil actions against persons who fail to perform an act or duty under the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2007

Amends the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act to allow a U.S. citizen to commence a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against any person (including the United States or any other governmental instrumentality or agency to the extent permitted by the 11th amendment to the Constitution) who is alleged to have knowingly failed to perform an act or duty under the Agreement. (Currently, only the United States can bring actions with respect to the Agreement.)

Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2007

Condemns the imposition of a state of emergency in Pakistan by General Pervez Musharraf. Calls on General Musharraf to restore the Constitution, restore the removed judges to their positions, and release arrested opposition members. Commends members of the legal profession in Pakistan, opposition politicians, human rights activists, and independent journalists for their opposition to the state of emergency. Expects General Musharraf to step down as Chief of Army Staff. Urges that free elections be held before January 15, 2008, as previously scheduled. Urges President George W. Bush to suspend all military assistance to Pakistan until such conditions have been met.

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2007

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2007

Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2007 - Prohibits a state that has been redistricted after an apportionment from being redistricted again until after the next apportionment of Representatives, unless the state is ordered by a court to conduct such a subsequent redistricting in order to: (1) comply with the U.S. Constitution; or (2) enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Requires such redistricting to be conducted through a plan developed by the independent redistricting commission established in the state, or if such plan is not enacted into law, the redistricting plan selected by the state's highest court or developed by a U.S. district court. Prescribes requirements for: (1) establishment of a state independent redistricting commission; (2) development of a redistricting plan; (3) its submission to the state legislature; (4) selection of a plan, under specified conditions, by the state's highest court or the U.S. District court for the district in which the capital of the state is located; (5) special rules for redistricting conducted under a federal court order; and (6) Election Assistance Commission payments to states for carrying out redistricting.

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber for final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Sanctity of Human Life Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2007

Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is the person's paramount and most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, at which time every human has all legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories have the authority to protect all human lives.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce items of appropriation.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2007

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch. Declares that if legislation is approved by the President, any item of appropriation contained therein which is not reduced or disapproved shall become law. Requires the President to return with his or her objections any item of appropriation reduced or disapproved to the chamber in which the legislation containing such item originated. Allows Congress, in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution, to reconsider such item. Provides that only a majority vote of each chamber shall be required to approve an item which has been disapproved or to restore an item which has been reduced by the President to the original amount contained in the legislation.

Staats- und Verwaltungsreform

Austria · National Council · 8 November 2007

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Alois Gradauer (FPÖ) an den Bundeskanzler Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer betreffend Staats- und Verwaltungsreform <br><br>Welche Maßnahmen zur Realisierung einer tiefgreifenden Staats- und Verwaltungsreform sind von Ihnen - insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund der Erkenntnisse des Ö-Konvents, der WKÖ und des IHS, durch eine Verwaltungsreform bis zu drei Milliarden EURO jährlich einsparen zu können - in Aussicht genommen?

Volksbefragung über den EU-Reformvertrag

Austria · National Council · 8 November 2007

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Lunacek, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Initiative zur Abhaltung einer europaweiten Volksbefragung über den EU-Reformvertrag