1.   Besides the monkey bill, the legislature also is considering legislation to require the posting of the Ten Commandments in public places and to ban same-sex marriages.

2.   A few legislatures have considered or passed laws requiring such agreements.

3.   After all, the bonds carry only the promise that the legislature will consider paying them.

4.   After the dinner, Commerce Secretary Phillips gave a presentation on the tax credits the state legislature is considering.

5.   But in New Jersey the legislature is considering reversing that rule and freeing noncustodial parents from any obligation.

6.   Giuliani wants the legislature to consider the move in a special session, although it may be delayed until next year.

7.   In Connecticut, the legislature is considering selling the state lottery.

8.   Meanwhile, some state legislatures are considering their own paid family-leave programs.

9.   More than two dozen state legislatures are considering bills or amendments to their constitutions with similar language.

10.   Now, the Missouri and Kansas legislatures are considering bills that would add criminal penalties for unfair lending practices.