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The new bill will amend the state's Criminal Offences Act to substitute life imprisonment for the death penalty, according to a parliamentary committee report.

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2023

The new law, known as the Crown Act, will amend the state’s civil rights law to ban discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles within employment, housing, education and places of public accommodation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

One vote will amend Los Angeles Administrative Code to add Juneteenth as a holiday for “non-represented” employees, or those who don’t have union bargaining agreements with the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Mr. Franks he told parents he will amend the handbook to include the rules.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Happy the young poet who has the saving fault of exuberance, if he have also the shaping faculty that sooner or later will amend it!

From Among My Books Second Series by Lowell, James Russell