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Full Idea
According to Bird, non-fundamental laws supervene on fundamental laws, and so are ultimately explained by fundamental powers.
Gist of Idea
Most laws supervene on fundamental laws, which are explained by basic powers
Source
report of Alexander Bird (Nature's Metaphysics [2007]) by Friend/Kimpton-Nye - Dispositions and Powers 3.6.1
Book Ref
Friend/Kimpton-Nye: 'Dispositions and Powers' [CUP 2023], p.65
A Reaction
This looks like the picture I subscribe to. Roughly, fundamental laws are explained by powers, and non-fundamental laws are explained by properties, which are complexes of powers. 'Fundamental' may not be a precise term!