the Intent of the Legislature

The intent of the Legislature refers to the purpose or goal behind creating a law. It is the reason lawmakers crafted the law, which guides how it should be interpreted and applied. Understanding the Legislature’s intent helps ensure the law is enforced in a way that aligns with its original purpose, addressing the problem it aimed to solve. Essentially, it’s about grasping why the law exists, so that its provisions are used correctly and fairly in practice.