A specific clause which is currently in effect but which will cease to be in effect as of a certain date unless the law is renewed by the legislature so as to keep it in effect. … [Read more...]

Lat. In the civil law. He who has built upon the soil of another, which he has hired for a number of years or forever, yielding a yearly rent Dig. 43, 18, 1. In other words, a tenant on ground-rent … [Read more...]

A law that requires the renewal of a program or an agency that is established or it is automatically terminated at the end of the period prescribed, for example, a drug program to last for two years that is terminated automatically unless renewed. … [Read more...]

civ. law. He who has built upon the soil of another, which he has hired for a number of years or forever, yielding a yearly rent. … [Read more...]

Statutes providing public access to the meetings and records of governmental agencies. … [Read more...]