If Governor Paterson agrees, the Aqueduct project, nearly 10 years in the making, would still need the approval of fractious legislative leaders.
A13 World Briefing A8 NATIONAL A14-27 Expected G.O.P. Defection Sparks Turmoil in Capitol Senator James M. Jeffords of Vermont told aides that he would leave the Republican Party and become an independent, a move that would vault Democrats into control of the Senate and complicate President Bush's effort to gain approval of his legislative agenda and judicial nominees.
Following the approval of the legislative decree of 27th January 2012, universities are now required by law to make the transition from the current cash-based accounting system to an accrual accounting system.
Other accomplishments of the 1966 legislature included the passage of a compulsory vehicle inspection law, tightening of restrictions on political contributions and expenditures by candidates for political office, and approval of a legislative redistricting law.
The structure of the US federal government might also have made its membership problematic, as its representatives at the League could not have made decisions on behalf of the executive branch without having the prior approval of the legislative branch.
Newsom took the unilateral step of making $71 million in mid-year cuts earlier this year without approval of the legislative branch, and the question now is how the Board will handle another onslaught of painful decisions -- in a way that most fairly "shares the pain" to protect the most vulnerable.
The bonds, which would be issued in stages within a year of legislative approval, would be backed by the toll revenues.
"Any tax increase (such as sales tax) or elimination of exemptions would require a two-thirds vote, a form of legislative approval that would require (Republican) solidarity and significant Democratic support," Maginnis said.
Alaska: Voters approved Ballot Measure 4, 65.3% to 34.7%, requiring legislative approval of a controversial gold mine proposed for the salmon-rich Bristol Bay area.
He exceeded his constitutional authority by calling out the militia without approval, and during the period of legislative suppression he privately financed the state government through unapproved federal and private loans.
Only 11 need the approval of the governor and legislative leaders to borrow money.
