But the proposal has stalled because of strong opposition from Congress and consumer groups.
At the moment the proposal has stalled for lack of funds, but the movement remains popular.
The proposal has stalled in the Senate in a battle among states over how to allocate the block grant money.
A similar proposal stalled earlier this month, but the bill was revised to accommodate members' objections.
But those proposals have stalled in both houses of Congress.
The proposal has stalled in Albany despite support from environmental groups and the governor's office.
The proposal stalled, but seized the public's attention.
A proposal to regulate and reform religious schools, known as madrassas, has stalled.
Since then, 21 proposals have stalled, mostly over politics and expenses.
The proposal has stalled in the Senate, but is far from dead.