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

The government presents a finance bill to parliament before the beginning of each financial year in July, introducing new taxes or changing existing ones, primarily to raise more money.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

In response to the withdrawn finance bill, Mr Ruto signed into law a supplementary appropriations bill to align with the reduction in expected revenues on Monday.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

Mr Ramogi argues the best option for the government is to "redraft another finance bill".

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

Khadijah M Farah said on X, referencing the now-dropped finance bill.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 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 Morley, John

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