become law
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In May, the New York State Senate passed legislation banning the importation, transportation and possession of elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros trophies, but the bill hasn’t become law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
If voters approve both, the one with the most “yes” votes generally would become law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
A package of changes was announced in 2024, but the reforms have yet to become law.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
It will become law only after negotiations between the European Parliament and EU member states.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
While an enormous hurdle had been cleared, the suffragists knew their work was not done: Before the amendment would become law, three-fourths of the states needed to ratify it.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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