hybrid bill

British

noun

(in Parliament) a public bill to which the standing orders for private business apply; a bill having a general application as well as affecting certain private interests

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A hybrid bill is one that is deemed to target specific private interests - such as football clubs.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

Lawmakers opposed to the hybrid bill had warned that it would face a lawsuit if passed.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2023

A supermajority of 33 votes are needed Friday to end debate, after which a simple majority of the Legislature’s 49 lawmakers can pass the hybrid bill.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

Again this is hugely technical and one for the anoraks but a hybrid bill is treated differently and takes ages.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2012

Day after its birth the hybrid bill was rushed to the House floor.

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