The agreement will take effect once twenty-five countries have ratified it into law after signing it.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

But some take effect quickly. For example,in six months the new law will bar insurance companies from denying coverage to children with pre-existing health conditions.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

Wisconsin passed a comprehensive ban that will take effect in July of next year.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

Many parts of the plan will fully take effect in four years.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

Treasury Secretary Geithner told members of the Senate banking committee that economic recovery efforts are beginning to take effect.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

We don't want to see them take effect next year,". "We want to see them take effect now so they affect compensation process today, not tomorrow."

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

"We don't want to see these reforms take effect two years from now.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

The law,known as SB 1070 is due to take effect in late July.

VOA: standard.2010.05.08

Both countries need to ratify the deal for it to take effect.

VOA: standard.2009.04.22

While the House bill would immediately bar private insurance companies from denying coverage or raising insurance premiums based on age or gender, the Senate would wait until 2014 for this to take effect, except for children who would be covered immediately.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25