The committee action was the last legislative hurdle before consideration by the full House.

The planned budget cuts still have to clear several legislative hurdles and the threat of a White House veto.

The restrictions should be forced to clear the ordinary legislative hurdles, including filibuster and veto.

This is the final legislative hurdle for the bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent later in the week.

The most significant legislative hurdle for the dam was over.

The bill passed the final legislative hurdle and was made law Friday December 30, 2011.

A bill designed to crack down on people who sell guns to minors cleared its first legislative hurdle yesterday.

And in the Senate, any pro-oil industry measure is certain to face legislative hurdles raised by Democrats.

The first couple of legislative hurdles could be the highest.

The measure was passed last week by the House Appropriations Committee but faces several legislative hurdles before it could become law.