Specific legislation definition

Specific legislation means both legislation that has already been introduced in a legislative body and a specific legislative proposal that an organization either supports or opposes. In the case of a referendum, ballot initiative, constitutional amendment, or other measure that is placed on the ballot by petitions signed by a required number or percentage of voters, an item becomes "specific legislation" when the petition is first circulated among voters for signature.
Specific legislation means introduced bills, legislative proposals not yet introduced, budget bills, ballot measures, U.S. Treaties and confirmation of appointees
Specific legislation includes both legislation that has already been introduced in a legislative body and a specific legislative proposal.

Examples of Specific legislation in a sentence

  • Specific legislation specifies that: Fishing sector: foreign fishing technicians shall be allowed for specific periods, if there is no qualified personnel in the country.

  • Specific legislation or local rules may govern the extent to which you can recover your money or property.

  • Specific legislation to provide some protection for taonga did not exist until 1901.

  • Specific legislation designed to recognise WISEs at the national and/or regional level would be beneficial, as it would give them a clearer status, enable recognition within the welfare state (which would ▇▇▇▇▇▇ inclusion in the relevant strategies and action plans) and importantly enable them to use European funds.