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Noun
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Oklahoma is number one because all the other states have legislatures involved in it.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Nineteen state legislatures have laws on the books making similar provisions, but the Uniform Time Act of 1966 prevents those measures from taking effect without the consent of the federal government.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state legislature passed different versions of the bill in both chambers last legislative session, so a meeting among lawmakers is required to come to a decision as to what the state wants to do.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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War powers resolutions enjoy special privileges in both legislative chambers, meaning the minority party can force votes on them even against the wishes of the majority party − in this case, the GOP.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Legislatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislatives. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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