List of enacting clauses
An enacting clause, or enacting formula, is a short phrase that introduces the main provisions of a law enacted by a legislature. It usually declares the source from which the law claims to derive its authority. In many countries, an enacting formula is not considered necessary and is simply omitted.
The simplest enacting clauses merely cite the legislature by which the law has been adopted; for example the enacting clause used in Australia since 1990 is "The Parliament of Australia enacts". Alternatively an enacting clause may invoke the ultimate sovereign. For example, California, based on the principle of popular sovereignty, has the following enacting clause: "The People of the State of California do enact as follows."
National legislatures
Antigua and Barbuda
Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda:
Argentina
Australia
For constitutional amendments passed at a referendum:
Before October 1990:
1901–?:
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
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