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  Legislative Assembly (France) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
During the French Revolution, the Legislative Assembly was the legislature of France from 1 October 1791 to September 1792.
Its successor body, the Legislative Assembly, operating under the liberal French Constitution of 1791, did not last a year and was generally deemed a failure.
A sparsely populated session of the Legislative Assembly, almost all of them Jacobins, suspended Louis from office and voted that a convention should be summoned to give France a new constitution.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Legislative_Assembly_(France)   (839 words)

  
 Legislative assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Legislative Assembly is a name given to the legislature or lower house of a bicameral legislature, in some countries, often at subnational level.
In Australia the Legislative Assembly is the lower house of parliament in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia, whilein South Australia and Tasmania, the lower house is called the House ofAssembly.
In Canada the Legislative Assembly is the name of the single house of thelegislature in all provinces and territories except Quebec, where since 1968 it has been called the National Assembly, and Newfoundland and Labrador, where it is called the House of Assembly.
www.therfcc.org /legislative-assembly-33520.html   (249 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Legislative Assembly is a name given to the legislature or lower house of a bicameral legislature in some countries often at level.
In Australia the Legislative Assembly is the lower of parliament in New South Wales Victoria and Western Australia while in South Australia and Tasmania the lower house is called the House of Assembly.
In Canada the Legislative Assembly is the name the single house of the legislature in provinces and territories except Quebec where since 1968 it has been called the National Assembly and Newfoundland and Labrador where it is called the House of Assembly.
www.freeglossary.com /Legislative_assembly   (417 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Legislative Assembly in British constitutional thought is the second-to-top or third-to-top tier of a government led by a Governor-General, Governor or a Lieutenant-Governor, inferior to an Executive Council and equal to or inferior to a Legislative Council.
Though the Legislative Council should in theory operate as a legislature of a governorate (not necessarily a colony) with elected members, the separate development of governments in the British Empire and Commonwealth has seen the Councils evolve.
In five states (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly serves as the lower house of a bicameral legislature.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Legislative_Assembly   (384 words)

  
 New South Wales Legislative Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly The chief procedural advisor to the Speaker and the Members of the Assembly.
Hansard Transcripts of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly.
Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories Information on Members of the Assembly, legislation, bills, and acts.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-New_South_Wales_Legislative_Assembly.html   (278 words)

  
 Glossary of Legislative Terms
The measure is given to the Chief Clerk or his or her representative at the Assembly Desk in the Assembly Chambers or to the Secretary of the Senate or his or her representative in the Senate Chambers.
The Legislative Counsel (who is elected jointly by both houses) and his or her legal staff is responsible for, among other things, drafting all bills and amendments, preparing a digest (summary) of each bill, providing legal opinions, and generally representing the Legislature in legal proceedings.
Assembly roll calls are conducted electronically with each member pushing a button from his or her assigned seat.
www.leginfo.ca.gov /glossary.html   (5664 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Historically the Legislative Assembly in British crown colonies superseded the (usually unelected) Legislative Council as the colonial legislature, as the colony gained more internal self-government, in some instances becoming the lower house.
In Australia the Legislative Assembly is the lower house of parliament in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia, while in South Australia and Tasmania, the lower house is called the House of Assembly.
The official style of a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly is "Member of the Legislative Assembly" (MLA).
www.wikiverse.org /legislative-assembly   (401 words)

  
 Harvey v. New Brunswick (Attorney General)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The primary goal of the impugned legislation, which is to maintain and enhance the integrity of the electoral process, is always of pressing and substantial concern in any society that purports to operate in accordance with the tenets of a free and democratic society.
As the respondents put it in their factum, "the individual elected to the legislative assembly holds a position of great trust and responsibility and it is important that such representatives and those seeking such high office be in no doubt that their participation in the proscribed conduct attracts precise and grave consequences".
Colonial assemblies were deemed to lack many of the privileges which full-fledged legislative bodies possess, such as the right to require testimony under oath and the right to punish transgressions committed outside the legislative assembly.
www.lexum.umontreal.ca /csc-scc/en/pub/1996/vol2/html/1996scr2_0876.html   (14792 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly Of Quebec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Legislative Assembly of Quebec was the name of the lower house of Quebec's legislature until 1968, when it was renamed the National Assembly.
At the same time, the upper house of the legislature, the Legislative Council, was abolished.
The large chamber housing the assembly is also known as le salon bleu (the blue hall) because of the predominance of this color on the walls.
www.wikiverse.org /legislative-assembly-of-quebec   (271 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Though the Legislative Council should in theory operate as a (Persons who make or amend or repeal laws) legislature of a governorate (not necessarily a colony) with elected members, the separate development of governments in the British Empire and Commonwealth has seen the Councils evolve.
Usually in this case the Legislative Assembly functioned as an (Click link for more info and facts about Lower House) Lower House or first chamber of a bicameral legislature operating under the (Click link for more info and facts about Westminster System) Westminster System.
The superior chamber or Upper House is sometimes the (A unicameral legislature) Legislative Council.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/L/Le/Legislative_Assembly.htm   (350 words)

  
 Internet Guide
Usually composed of three legislators (two voting in the majority on the disputed issue, one voting in the minority) from each house, a conference committee meets in public session to forge one version of a bill when the house of origin has refused to concur in amendments to the bill adopted by the other house.
The Legislative Analyst, who is a legislative appointee, and his or her staff provide thorough, nonpartisan analysis of the budget submitted by the Governor; also analyze the fiscal impact of other legislation and prepare analyses of ballot measures published in the state ballot pamphlet.
The Legislative Counsel (who is appointed jointly by both houses) and his or her legal staff are responsible for, among other things, drafting all bills and amendments, preparing the Digest for each bill, providing legal opinions, and representing the Legislature in legal proceedings.
www.leginfo.ca.gov /guide.html   (8486 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions - ACT Legislative Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Assembly is unique in Australia because it holds the power to look after both state and local functions of the Territory.
The Speaker is elected by the Assembly and sits at the head of the chamber on a raised bench.
The Speaker of the Assembly is Mr Wayne Berry.
www.legassembly.act.gov.au /faqs   (882 words)

  
 First Legislative Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
By 1618, however, martial law was abolished, the legislative assembly created, and some of the power of government finally trickled into the hands of the settlers.
This assembly would be held no more than once a year, "wherat were to be present the Governor and Counsell with two Burgesses from each Plantation freely to be elected by the inhabitants thereof." The mandatory presence of the Governor and the appointed Council somewhat restricted freedom of debate.
As the assembly made preparations to close its first meeting, John Pory, in his final petition on behalf of the assembly, asked the Company in London to excuse the assembly for its rather abrupt decision to adjourn the meeting early.
www.nps.gov /colo/Jthanout/1stASSLY.html   (1278 words)

  
 Northern Territory Legislative Assembly - Speakers Welcome
The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory is one of the newest Parliaments in Australia and is housed in the newest Parliament House building.
From 1948 to 1974, the Northern Territory was governed by a Legislative Council which comprised of elected members and members appointed by the Commonwealth Government, usually by virtue of their positions within the Commonwealth Public Service.
An electoral redistribution conducted in 1982 resulted in the membership of the Legislative Assembly being increased from 19 to 25 after the General Election of 3 December 1983.
www.nt.gov.au /lant/speakers/speakers.shtml   (529 words)

  
 Petersburg CITY / Guide to St. Petersburg, Russia / Print version   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Petersburg's Legislative Assembly is a legislative body of St. Petersburg, a subject of the Russian Federation, a city of federal significance.
The Legislative Assembly consists of 50 deputies elected in one-mandate districts.
The Legislative Assembly controls the execution of the St. Petersburg Charter and city laws, the fulfillment of city budget and of St. Petersburg's development programs.
www.petersburgcity.com /city/parliament/print.phtml   (293 words)

  
 Hansard // Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hansard // Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories
The unedited Hansard is not an official verbatim report of the Legislative Assembly.
The Legislative Assembly does not object to the reproduction of unedited Hansard so long as it is clearly identified as an unofficial version of the proceedings.
www.assembly.gov.nt.ca /Hansard   (213 words)

  
 Hansard   -   ACT Legislative Assembly
HANSARD records and publishes the debates of the Legislative Assembly and evidence taken by Assembly committees.
Final transcripts of Committee hearings (from the commencement of the Fifth Assembly, 12 November 2002) and proof transcripts of Committee hearings (from the commencement of the Sixth Assembly, 4 November 2004) are available in PDF format.
Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory, Civic Square, London Circt., GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601
www.hansard.act.gov.au /hansard/welcome.htm   (263 words)

  
 North Dakota Legislative Branch: Legislative Assembly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This page provides links to information relating to the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, which is the formal designation of the state legislature.
The Legislative Assembly consists of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
The 59th Legislative Assembly convened in regular session on January 4, 2005.
www.state.nd.us /lr/assembly   (170 words)

  
 Belize - Elected Legislative Assembly, 1854-70   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The new constitution replaced the Public Meeting with a Legislative Assembly with eighteen elected members.
In 1862, when the Settlement of Belize in the Bay of Honduras was officially declared a British colony known as British Honduras, a lieutenant governor subordinate to the governor of Jamaica replaced the superintendent.
At the end of the decade, however, the Legislative Assembly petitioned for status as a crown colony, hoping that the crown would thereby shoulder more of the costs of defense.
www.countrystudies.us /belize/64.htm   (153 words)

  
 Maryland General Assembly - Legislative Process
At the request of legislators, bills are drafted to meet constitutional standards by the Department of Legislative Services until July (the Department starts to receive drafting requests in mid-April, shortly after the session ends).
If the General Assembly has not acted upon the budget bill seven days before the expiration of a regular session, the Governor by proclamation may extend the session for action to be taken on the bill.
After the Department of Legislative Services drafts legislation in the form of a bill or a joint resolution, the sponsor files it ("drops it into the hopper") with the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates.
www.mdarchives.state.md.us /msa/mdmanual/07leg/html/proc.html   (2178 words)

  
 Legislative Assembly - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In the context of the French Revolution the French Legislative Assembly (Assemblée Legislative) functioned as the legislature of France from 1 October 1791 to September 1792.
Perspectives of a state legislature: The Connecticut General Assembly
TAIWAN: $15,150,000,000 5-year mass rapid transit construction budget is tentatively expected to clear the legislative assembly by June 2004, TAIPEI RAPID...
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /legislative_assembly.htm   (418 words)

  
 Legislative Library | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
During sittings of the Legislature, the Library is only open to Members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative staff.
Reference and research services are provided to the Members of the Legislative Assembly, their research staff, the Officers of the House, and legislative support staff.
The Library’s Logo is a linocut print of the entrance to the Legislative Library by an unknown artist.
www.llbc.leg.bc.ca   (300 words)

  
 New South Wales Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly, or lower house, is one of the two chambers of the parliament of New South Wales in Australia.
The Assembly has 93 members, elected by single-member electorates, which are commonly known as seats.
The Legislative Assembly was created in 1856 with the introduction of a bi-cameral parliament.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=New_South_Wales_Legislative_Assembly   (668 words)

  
 Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow Legislative Assembly, or people through initiative process, to enact ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Proposes amendment to Oregon Constitution to allow Legislative Assembly, or people through initiative process, to enact laws limiting or prohibiting contributions made in connection with financing election campaigns.
LC 1303 Senate Joint Resolution 3 Sponsored by COMMITTEE ON RULES SUMMARY The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to consideration by the Legislative Assembly.
JOINT RESOLUTION Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: PARAGRAPH 1.
www.leg.state.or.us /05reg/measures/sjr1.dir/sjr0003.intro.html   (283 words)

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