legislature
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The bill is pending final action from the governor after passing the legislature last month.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Unlike the state auditor, the controller has political independence and doesn’t answer to the state legislature.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The proposal, which Hochul said could raise $500 million annually, is currently being considered as part of budget negotiations with the state legislature.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The bill could still become law if the legislature passes it again with a two-thirds majority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Tennessee governor Albert H. Roberts had called the state legislature into special session to consider whether to support the Nineteenth Amendment.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing legislature
U.S. Government Lingo
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Vocabulary from The Articles of Confederation
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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