state legislature; state parliament; provincial parliament
Refers to the legislative body of a state (in a federal system) or a province. Common in political contexts.
The California state legislature passed a new environmental bill.
The state legislative election will be held next month.
県議会 is a prefectural assembly in Japan, whereas 州議会 is used for states or provinces, often in foreign contexts.
state legislator; member of state parliament; member of a provincial assembly
state or provincial election
Compound of 州 (state/province) + 議会 (legislature/parliament). A straightforward modern term.