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18 Jan 2009, 12:49 am
In criminal trials the burden of proof falls on the state, which is why Texas prosecutors prefer to get asset forfeiture cases into civil court, where the burden lies with the property owner.However, if the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee had its way, says their interim report (large pdf), the state would change the asset forfeiture law so the burden of proof shifts to the government to prove property was tainted by illegality, where currently that burden lies on… [read post]
27 Jan 2018, 10:31 am
The legislators argue that, because the federal constitution gives state legislatures power over federal congressional elections, the state court’s ruling infringes on their authority. [read post]
13 Apr 2020, 7:53 am
” Senator Sarlo, Senator Oroho, who also serves on the budget committee, and Senator Bucco said the budget extension will allow the Administration and the Legislature to focus on the “new fiscal realities” and the “emergent needs” caused by the crisis. [read post]
20 Jun 2018, 9:45 am
As we debate the FY19 State budget tomorrow, I will urge the Legislature to exercise its constitutional authority to deny an appropriation for these unaffordable back payments. [read post]
5 Feb 2014, 7:45 am
In its 2013 session, the Florida legislature passed a controversial measure, Senate Bill 718, reforming alimony laws. [read post]
2 Aug 2011, 5:50 am
As school districts puzzle over what sort of rules and prohibitions should be included in board policies addressing teachers’ use of social networking sites, one state’s legislature has stepped into the breach. [read post]
21 Nov 2007, 2:39 pm
A State committee in May recommended abolishing the death penalty, but the Senate did not consider it. [read post]
28 Oct 2013, 11:04 am
As stated by retired Queen’s University professor Ned Franks: That’s what the Senate does best, is study. [read post]
17 Feb 2010, 4:12 pm
But State Senator Jolie Justus (Contact) (D, Kansas City) voted "no. [read post]
15 Sep 2022, 7:10 am
In January, 1832, William Learned Marcy rose in the United States Senate to defend Secretary of State Martin Van Buren from criticism by Henry Clay. [read post]
3 May 2019, 11:51 am
SB 168 was approved by a vote of 22-18 in the Senate and a vote of 68-45 in the House. [read post]
15 Feb 2012, 9:11 am
The bill, with the advisory commission, passed the House unanimously on January 30 and is currently in the Senate Committee on Public Policy. [read post]
5 Feb 2015, 10:02 pm
Republicans control legislatures in 30 states, Democrats in 11 states, and the major political parties share control in eight states. [read post]
31 Oct 2017, 1:26 pm
Let me repeat one crucial phrase, “the electors of every senate district of the state. [read post]
24 Jul 2013, 2:24 pm
There are currently three bills pending in the Massachusetts legislature that could affect the enforceability of non-compete agreements in the Commonwealth: Senator Brownsberger and Representative Ehrlich’s compromise bill and two bills that would prohibit non-compete agreements altogether. [read post]
23 Jan 2012, 10:23 am
The overuse of solitary confinement concerns some members of the Virginia legislature. [read post]
29 Oct 2021, 1:30 pm
Senate Republican Budget Officer Steven Oroho (R-24) expressed concern with the slow pace taken by the Murphy administration to retire State debt in response to the first public meeting today of Treasury officials to discuss repayment options: Senate Republican Budget Officer Steven Oroho expressed concern with the slow pace taken by the Murphy administration to retire State debt. [read post]
17 May 2011, 10:13 am
Senator Sean T. [read post]
26 Feb 2014, 4:36 pm
Jack Johnson, a state Senator from Franklin, proposed SB 1360, which would install several new protective restrictions on these lenders, including a mandatory five-day period in which a borrower could cancel his/her contract at no cost. [read post]
10 May 2022, 9:01 pm
” Accordingly, the Board contends, the legislators are simply wrong to read the statutes as conferring any broader interest beyond that of the state legislature itself. [read post]
