amendments

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More specifically, they claimed that the Virginia Constitution prevents amendments unless there is an intervening election in between the first time a proposed amendment is introduced and passed in the Legislature and the second time.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Virginia law requires constitutional amendments to pass through two separate legislative sessions with a general election in between.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments that would give public companies the option to file reports semiannually, rather than on a quarterly basis as required by federal securities laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

She would work with state lawmakers to seek amendments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“You get paid to teach government. The first, second, and third amendments to the Constitution. Stuff like that. Why don’t you just dive right in?”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz