How Research Can Help Establish Legislative Intent
The language of laws is not always clear and unambiguous. Sometimes laws are written in a way that leaves them open to different interpretations. When attorneys, courts, administrative agencies, and researchers need help in interpreting laws, they sometimes refer to legislative intent. They can refer to the history and documentation around a piece of legislation to determine its purpose and goals. The history of federal and state legislation can provide clarity in the case of statutes that are open to…
