legislation
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Eight other states, including California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island, have since passed similar legislation.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
During Thursday's vote, Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda announced that 216 lawmakers had backed the legislation, surpassing the 187 votes required to amend the constitution.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
The Cicero Institute, a think tank funded by Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale, has pushed for such legislation, saying it can help people navigate doctor shortages and encourage innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
They are expected to be approved by the National Assembly, which rubber-stamps legislation, in a vote later Thursday.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
To pay for the war, the prime minister decided to put some teeth into the legislation.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
Vocabulary lists containing legislation
Election Lingo
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13th Amendment (1865)
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19th Amendment (1920)
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