assemblyman

as·sem·bly·man | \ ə-ˈsem-blē-mən

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Definition of assemblyman

: a member of an assembly

Examples of assemblyman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two Republican assemblymen also introduced a long-shot resolution this week to terminate Newsom’s state of emergency declaration. — Alexei Koseff, SFChronicle.com, "California lawmakers pushing back on Gavin Newsom’s pandemic spending plans," 22 May 2020 In an interview, the assemblyman said Tesla responded to him and didn’t rule out the possibility of using the Buffalo plant for ventilators. — Brian Eckhouse, Bloomberg.com, "Tesla Asked by N.Y. Assemblyman to Make Ventilators in State," 24 Mar. 2020 Dov Hikind, a former New York Democratic assemblyman, told the Washington Examiner that his fellow Orthodox Jews need to comply with city orders for public health reasons. — Nicholas Rowan, Washington Examiner, "New York police shut down two Hasidic funerals held for coronavirus deaths," 6 Apr. 2020 Still, one assemblyman is crusading for a new, better structure. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Assemblyman’s crusade for a new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge: All he needs is $8 billion," 6 Jan. 2020 That man remained in serious condition Tuesday, said a former state assemblyman, Dov Hikind. — BostonGlobe.com, "Hanukkah stabbing suspect was kicked out of Marines’ boot camp - The Boston Globe," 1 Jan. 2020 In response, law enforcement agencies have been sending out anti-theft advisories by the bundle and a state assemblyman is attempting to pass legislation that would hammer thieves with stricter penalties. — Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Briefing: Impeachment is still in Pelosi’s hands — she’s not letting go just yet," 20 Dec. 2019 In special election news, former Congressman Sean Duffy endorsed state assemblyman Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional district seat. — Caitlin Conant, CBS News, "2020 Daily Trail Markers: The DNC raises debate requirements once again," 20 Dec. 2019 After Robert Kennedy was assassinated in June of 1968 — shot in Los Angeles, a day after giving a campaign speech in San Diego — a state assemblyman introduced a resolution to name the bridge after the slain senator. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "50 years later, Coronado bridge’s iconic status masks its controversial origins," 4 Aug. 2019

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“Assemblyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assemblyman. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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