The Legislative (Representative) Power in the Krai is implemented by the Khabarovsk Krai Duma.
The Krai Duma is elected by the Krai's population on the basis of a majority system. The Krai Duma implements the legislative regulation on the subjects referred to the jurisdiction of the Krai and, within its authority, on the subjects referred to the joint jurisdiction of the Russian Federation and the Krai. The Krai Duma is authorized to address the State Duma of the Russian Federation with legislative initiative.