LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

legislative history

legislative history. The background and events leading to the enactment of a statute, including hearings, committee reports, and floor debates. • Legislative history is sometimes recorded so that it can later be used to aid in interpreting the statute. [Cases: Statutes 217.2–217. 4. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 340–341.]

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