31.   Even if there is a negotiating breakthrough this spring, it will take time to win legislative approval in both countries.

32.   Gambling advocates fear that as a rule, casino gambling would not get legislative approval.

33.   Gov. Mario Cuomo had given less ambitious versions of the two proposals, which require legislative approval.

34.   Grant said parole lawyers believe legislative approval is not necessary.

35.   Governor William F. Weld shouted, as he successfully pushed for legislative approval of tax credits and other retaliatory weapons in Massachusetts.

36.   He is also seeking legislative approval for cutting grants to the aged, blind and disabled.

37.   He said the governor would have to obtain legislative approval before signing a gambling compact with a tribe.

38.   House passage can lead quickly to final legislative approval in the Senate.

39.   His proposal, which awaits legislative approval, would also disqualify inmates convicted of slightly less serious drug offenses if prosecutors objected to their early release.

40.   However, delays in securing legislative approval in the U.S. and Japan is likely to postpone ratification of the agreement.