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The General Assembly legislates for a narrowly politically divided state of some 8.7 million people and considers thousands of bills in sessions scheduled for at most 60 days in even-numbered years, less in odd-numbered years.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

First, it legislates more than mere time, place and manner restrictions.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2023

One of Ms Forbes' rivals for the leadership, Humza Yousaf, is a Muslim but he insists his faith does not dictate how he legislates.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

Bonds said it’s crucial for lawmakers to get feedback from Ward-level legislators, who often hear direct feedback from their constituents, before noting that advocates often impact how the council legislates.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022

Logic legislates for the reason, and decerns the laws which the intellect must obey if it would think correctly.

From Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics by Alexander, Archibald B. C.