sunset clause

noun

1. a provision of a law that it will automatically be terminated after a fixed period unless it is extended by law

Example Sentences

Newsom is basically suggesting cheating with a sunset clause: Immediate redistricting that benefits Democrats, but that would expire when the regular redistricting happens.

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Rivas told The Times in late August that the difference between his bill and the ballot measure is the inclusion of a sunset clause, which will make the bill expire on Jan. 1, 2030.

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A sunset clause in legislation means that to get the backdated lump sum, applications have to be submitted by the end of August this year.

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The measure, which passed with just more than the two-thirds majority required, included a 10-year sunset clause to allow voters the chance to decide whether it should be extended.

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A sunset clause in the legislation mean the current regulations will expire at the end of April.

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