21.   One of the most politically adept solons in the state legislature.

22.   The view that the issue is not in the demesne of the courts and is something that should be decided by the state legislature.

23.   The state legislature moved to interdict the use of radar-detection devices by motorists.

24.   In general Republicans supported the measure because its likely effect would be to undermine the long-lasting Democratic domination of the state legislature.

25.   Unlike the banned groups it had a large membership and was represented in several state legislatures.

26.   The state legislature decided the overall budget and this was used to determine the cut-off point, below which treatments ranked low priority would not be funded.

27.   Also affected by the new changes are state legislatures and governors, whose treasuries stand to lose billions of dollars.

28.   Although some state legislatures would vote to restrict abortion, many would maintain the status quo.

29.   Among his specific advice is for the Chinese to assign younger people with strong language skills to reach out to Congress, state legislatures and the American people.

30.   Amending the Constitution needs a two-thirds vote in Congress, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures.