Committees are composed of faculty, staff, and students elected by the Assembly as a whole.

It is unclear whether the new measure, even if passed by the Assembly, would stand up in court.

"Despite attempts by the Assembly, through numerous public hearings, reports and legislation, to address this problem, little has been done."

A tax to construct defenses was proposed, but rejected by the Assembly.

But final passage by the Assembly is far from certain.

"The bill, as passed by the Assembly today, does not achieve this goal."

The bill is now eligible for a vote by the full Assembly.

With funding secured by the Assembly, construction began in the fall of 1758.

Both measures are now in position for votes by the full Assembly.

A favorable vote by the full Assembly, which is expected soon, would send the bill to the governor's desk.