In recent days, Assembly leadership introduced millions of dollars in additions to the measure, all ostensibly to broaden support for it.

So far, the Assembly leadership has steadfastly refused to even give its members the chance to vote on an optional verbal threshold.

"It presents an interesting question for the Assembly leadership," he said.

But she added that the Assembly leadership would be open to considering the college plan.

The first three hours and twenty-three minutes were taken up by opening statements by all thirteen members of the Assembly leadership.

He rose quickly in the Assembly leadership, becoming majority leader in 1977 and the 98th Speaker in 1979.

The Assembly leadership, however, has ruled out a major tax increase.

Both men are expected to handle negotiations over bills with the Governor's office and the Assembly Democratic leadership.

The Assembly leadership also announced that it would propose constitutional amendments to increase by $50 the property-tax breaks for veterans and the elderly.

Mr. Serrano and those who know him well said his choice to work with the Assembly leadership has been deliberate.