Legal Definitions - temporary statute

A temporary statute is a law that specifically provides that it is to remain in effect for a fixed, limited period. It can also refer to a law, such as an appropriation statute, that has only a single and temporary operation.

For example, a state may pass a temporary statute that allows for increased funding for a specific program for a period of two years. At the end of the two years, the funding would expire unless the legislature passes a new law to extend it.

Another example of a temporary statute is a law that is passed to address a specific emergency situation, such as a natural disaster. The law would only be in effect for the duration of the emergency and would expire once the situation has been resolved.

Temporary statutes are important because they allow for flexibility in the law and can be used to address specific situations or needs without permanently changing the legal landscape.