noun
Hokkaido Legislative Assembly
Abbreviation of 北海道議会. Refers specifically to the prefectural assembly of Hokkaido, which is the only prefecture designated as a 道.
道議会で新しい条例が可決された。
A new ordinance was passed in the Hokkaido Legislative Assembly.
Prefectural assembly for a 県 (prefecture other than Hokkaido). 道議会 is specific to Hokkaido.
Abbreviation of 北海道議会 (Hokkaido Legislative Assembly). The character 道 refers to Hokkaido's unique prefectural designation.