legislator 

One who authors and approves legislation on behalf of the populace, usually a representative such as a congressman or senator.

See conflict of interest and self-serving.

In a democracy, the authority to author and approve legislation would reside with the people. However, that would not be conducive to the job security of lawyers and politicians, so legislators make sure it isn't done that way.

legislator by Downstrike May 21, 2004

Passing Legislation 

A term used by people of high political status, such as a mayor, a chief, a selectman, a representative, a president, what have you. This term is commonly used to be synonymous with "I have to poop", but this version is used to make conversation less awkward.

Barack Obama leaned over to Vladimir Putin during an interview and said "Pardon me, I have to uuuuh...well, let's just say I should be passing legislation."

Passing Legislation by Skanago:g December 28, 2014

Anti-Taco legislation 

the legislation that was passed by the chickens to ban tacos in the year 9595

In 1000 years tacos will be illegal, and we all know why.

Anti-taco legislation. disestablishmentarianism

Anti-Taco legislation by Turkatron0 July 7, 2010

LEGISLATIVE 

having the power to make laws.

The legislative branch of the American government creates laws.

LEGISLATIVE by Mango Man June 10, 2019

dead parrot legislation

A piece of legislation whose title either intentionally or otherwise:-

1) Has little or nothing to do with how it will operate in practice. It may even be completely ineffective.
2) In practice does the exact opposite to the title.

Could also be described as a dud, con, fraud or even surreal.

The term refers to a famous Monty Python sketch about a dead parrot.

"...the Attorney General needs to look at this consultation paper again. If he doesn't we could end up with a piece of dead parrot legislation..."

dead parrot legislation by irritant August 4, 2004

Legislature 

Body of lawmakers: an official body, usually chosen by election, with the power to make, change, and repeal laws.

She's been chosen in the legislature many times.

Legislature by Jafje September 24, 2007

Anti-Taco Legislation 

Any type of bill, resolution, statute, etc., that bans or otherwise prohibits the sale or consumption of tacos, and any meals made of tacos.

Anti-Taco Legislation is actually what the Patriot Act is all about.

Anti-Taco Legislation by Matt The Man November 3, 2007