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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 107 (111th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other nations or groups of nations.

United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any treaty, executive order, or any agreement with any nation or group of nations or any of the provisions of such agreements, from being construed to diminish any of the rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens under the Constitution and federal law.

Resolution· Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag523/UEAunselbständiger entschließungsantrag

Begrenzung der Anzahl der Mitglieder der Bundesregierung und der Landesregierungen

Austria · National Council · 20 December 2010

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Aufnahme von Verhandlungen mit den Bundesländern über eine Begrenzung der Anzahl der Mitglieder der Bundesregierung und der Landesregierungen sowie Halbierung der Zahl der Abgeordneten zum Nationalrat und der Landtagsabgeordneten

Bill· HRH.R. 6557 (111th)referred

Presidential Succession Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 17 December 2010

Presidential Succession Act of 2010 - Revises provisions governing presidential succession to: (1) provide that the person next in line to succeed the President after the Vice President (currently, the Speaker of the House of Representatives) shall be the individual whose name is submitted by the President to the Clerk of the House from among the Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader of the House, or the Minority Leader of the House (or the Speaker until the President submits such name); (2) provide that the person next in line (currently the President Pro Tempore of the Senate) after such designated House leader shall be the individual whose name is submitted by the President to the Secretary of the Senate from among the Majority Leader of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, or the Minority Leader of the Senate (or the Majority Leader of the Senate until the President submits such name); (3) include in the succession list, after the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Ambassadors to the United Nations, Great Britain, Russia, China, and France, in that order; and (4) provide that the taking of the oath of office by an individual specified in the succession list shall not require resignation from the office qualifying such individual for succession. Permits the succession list to include only such officers that are: (1) eligible to the office of President under the Constitution; (2) not under impeachment by the House of Representatives; and (3) except for the designated House or Senate leader, appointed to the office involved, by and with the Senate's advice and consent, prior to succession. Expresses the sense of Congress regarding: (1) to whom electors should give their votes in the event of the death or incapacity of nominees for President and Vice President; and (2) nomination by a President who will not be serving a succeeding term of individuals selected by the President-elect for offices that fall within the line of succession, confirmation of such nominees by the Senate, and the signing and delivery of commissions to all such approved nominations, before the inauguration of the President-elect, to ensure continuity of government.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1772 (111th)referred

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution.

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 2010

Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the Committee on the Judiciary to offer annual factual training on the Constitution to each House officer and employee. Requires the individuals to certify annually to the Subcommittee that they attended such training.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1754 (111th)referred

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the citation of the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in introduced bills and joint resolutions as a basis for enacting the laws proposed by such bills and joint resolutions, including amendments and conference reports.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2010

Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill or joint resolution, conference report, or amendment unless it contains a statement appropriately citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution as a basis for enacting the law proposed by such measure. Allows a statement of constitutionality to cite the 9th or 10th Amendment to the Constitution to the extent that any measure limits or abolishes any federal activity, spending, or power overall. States that invoking the common defense clause, the general welfare clause, or the necessary and proper clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution is not sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Rule. Makes it out of order to consider a rule or order waiving the application of this resolution.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 102 (111th)referred

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2010

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1716 (111th)referred

Urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on December 19, 2010, and expressing support for the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 2010

Urges the government of Belarus to conduct the December 19, 2010, election consistent with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments. Supports the Belarusian people's desire for democratic government that respects human rights and the rule of law. Asserts that it is in U.S. national interests that Belarus remain an independent state and become more democratic and integrated into the European family of nations and global society.

Record· Brief regering2010Z16721concluded

Advies staatscommissie Grondwet

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 15 November 2010

Advies staatscommissie Grondwet

Report· Ausschussbericht987 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Rechnungshofgesetz

Austria · National Council · 11 November 2010

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 461/A der Abgeordneten Josef Bucher, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz und das Rechnungshofgesetz geändert werden

Report· Ausschussbericht989 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, Rechnungshofgesetz 1948, Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz 1953 und Verwaltungsgerichtshofgesetz 1985

Austria · National Council · 11 November 2010

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 1187/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Peter Wittmann, Mag. Wilhelm Molterer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz, das Rechnungshofgesetz 1948, das Verfassungsgerichtshofgesetz 1953 und das Verwaltungsgerichtshofgesetz 1985 geändert werden <br><br>sowie <br><br>über den Antrag 599/A(E) der Abgeordneten Mag. Daniela Musiol, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erweiterung der Zuständigkeiten des Rechnungshofes

Report· Ausschussbericht988 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG)

Austria · National Council · 11 November 2010

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 677/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Daniela Musiol, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG), BGBl Nr. 1/1930, zuletzt geändert durch das Bundesverfassungsgesetz, BGBl. I Nr. 47/2009, geändert wird

Report· Ausschussbericht986 d.B.ausschussbericht

Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG)

Austria · National Council · 11 November 2010

Bericht des Verfassungsausschusses über den Antrag 286/A der Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Manfred Haimbuchner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesverfassungsgesetz, mit dem das Bundes-Verfassungsgesetz (B-VG), BGBl Nr. 1/1930, geändert wird

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

125 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when the wording for the proposed amendment of the Constitution regarding children will be finalised; when the referendum will be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42113/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2010

125 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when the wording for the proposed amendment of the Constitution regarding children will be finalised; when the referendum will be held; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42113/10]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

76 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on his review of the need to hold a referendum to consider amending Article 41.2 of the Constitution, broadening the role of women in the home to one which recognises the role of the parent in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39273/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2010

76 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on his review of the need to hold a referendum to consider amending Article 41.2 of the Constitution, broadening the role of women in the home to one which recognises the role of the parent in the home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39273/10]

Record· Mündliche Anfrage89/Mmündliche anfrage

Hebung der UN-Kinderrechtskonvention in den Verfassungsrang

Austria · National Council · 21 October 2010

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Tanja Windbüchler-Souschill (Grüne) an den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend Dr. Reinhold Mitterlehner betreffend Hebung der UN-Kinderrechtskonvention in den Verfassungsrang <br><br>Werden Sie sich als Jugendminister dafür einsetzen, dass dem Nationalrat ein Gesetzesentwurf vorgelegt wird, der die gesamte UN-Kinderrechtskonvention in den Verfassungsrang hebt und Kinder vor Haft und Abschiebung schützt? <br><br>

Question· Schriftliche Anfrage6687/Jschriftliche anfrage

"Bandions Blamagen" und deren Folgen für den österreichischen Rechtsstaat

Austria · National Council · 21 October 2010

Dringliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ewald Stadler, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Justiz betreffend "Bandions Blamagen" und deren Folgen für den österreichischen Rechtsstaat

Record· Selbständiger Antrag - Ministeranklage1296/Aselbständiger antrag - ministeranklage

Ministeranklage wider den Bundesminister für Finanzen Dipl.-Ing. Pröll

Austria · National Council · 20 October 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ministeranklage gemäß Art. 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG wider den Bundesminister für Finanzen Vizekanzler Dipl.-Ing. Josef Pröll

Record· Selbständiger Antrag - Ministeranklage1295/Aselbständiger antrag - ministeranklage

Ministeranklage wider den Bundeskanzler Faymann

Austria · National Council · 20 October 2010

Antrag der Abgeordneten Heinz-Christian Strache, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ministeranklage gemäß Art. 142 Abs. 2 lit. b B-VG wider den Bundeskanzler Werner Faymann

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