finance bill

American

noun

Government.

a bill or act of a legislature to obtain funds for the public treasury.

finance bill British

noun

a legislative bill providing money for the public treasury

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Etymology

Origin of finance bill

First recorded in 1900–05

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finance bill

Thousands of Kenyans protested against proposed tax hikes in June 2024, culminating in the storming of parliament and the eventual withdrawal of the controversial finance bill.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

However, the government must pass a finance bill to make them permanent.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025

Last June it was forced to withdraw a controversial finance bill that would have included more tax increases.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025

Changes to the finance bill were driven by a “need to protect Kenyans from increased cost of living”, Mr Kimani added.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024

By including all the taxes in a single finance bill the power of the Lords to override the other House was effectually arrested.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by John Morley

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