But today's decision would spur more action, Mr. Connelly said.

Perhaps the commission's recent decisions might spur the Senate and Assembly to revisit the issue.

The Council's decision to extradite him spurred demonstrations in Cotonou.

Yesterday's decision could also spur new legislation aimed at protecting investors, lawyers said.

The decision will therefore spur vigorous legal activity on two fronts.

The decision spurred debate over where the state's portion of Medicaid money could best be spent.

But legal experts said the court's decision was likely to invalidate similar laws around the country and would spur efforts to pass new bans.

Far from calming the situation, Narai's decision spurred Phetracha to act.

The decision spurred a lot of controversy due to possible weather issues and heat concerns.

The three papers leading with 209 all make it clear that the decision will probably spur 209-style laws in many states.