State Legislation
/ˈsteɪt ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutes and laws enacted by a U.S. state legislature or other state lawmaking authority.
The state legislation passed new environmental regulations last year.
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- state legislation
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Commentary
Typically refers to laws enacted at the state level, distinct from federal legislation; important to distinguish from municipal ordinances.
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