He predicted that the Legislature would return to Albany in the fall to take up the death penalty issue again.

It is also possible that the litigation will drag on for months, allowing the Legislature to return next year, after the election, to deal with the matter.

The Legislature returned to session today after an 18-day hiatus due, in part, to the Passover holiday.

Mr. Collins said the Legislature would return in late July to consider the gasoline tax increase.

If they reach a deal, the Legislature would return to Albany for a special session.

He ordered the state's Republican-dominated Legislature to return to the drawing board.

Officials are trying to close the deal by Monday, when the Legislature will return here.

But they have the Legislature to return to, a haven few in private industry would have, politicians noted.

The bill received scant public attention until the Legislature returned from recess this week, and there were no hearings.

The Legislature should therefore return to Albany later this fall and work out an agreement.