The Legislature must pass the plan and authorize spending for it.

In 1986, the Legislature authorized a series of bond sales that raised more than $1.1 billion for the program.

The Legislature did not authorize any financial aid for those who might have trouble coming up with the money.

In 1987, however, the Legislature authorized an 18-month experiment, now drawing to a close.

Three years of work have gone into development of the state plan, which the Legislature authorized in late 1985.

The Legislature had authorized the tuition increase in the state budget, which was approved last month.

In 1879, the legislature authorized such a facility, but the appropriation was not used for this.

Or the Legislature might authorize new appeals hearings for such women.

Last year the legislature authorized a similar referendum, but the courts struck it down.

The Legislature authorized the societies in 1875, before there were government agencies for the investigation of child abuse.