legislation

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Despite ditching plans for new legislation, Luce said he remained "absolutely committed to Jersey's 2050 net zero goal".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If no action is taken by May 13, the legislation will expire and the process will have to start from scratch, she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Rubio championed the legislation when he was in the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Department of Education has previously said it plans to change the law to fine teachers up to £2,500 for not taking part in school inspections, but legislation has not yet been brought forward.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In keeping with the compromise character of the committee report, it gave the Deep South the protection it had demanded by denying congressional authority to pass any gradual emancipation legislation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis