public bill

American  

noun

1. a congressional or parliamentary bill involving the general interests of the people at large or of the whole community.

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public bill British  

noun

1. (in Parliament) a bill dealing with public policy that usually applies to the whole country Compare private bill hybrid bill

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Etymology

Origin of public bill

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

Speaking to MPs at the Commons' Public Bill Committee, Jess Philips said: "The law should be clear to all - you cannot consent to serious injury or death, but the case law is not up to the task."

From BBC

Edwards, a Catholic running for reelection this year, didn’t hold a public bill signing, instead announcing his action through his office.

From Seattle Times

The public bill signing was scheduled for Tuesday in the rotunda of the state Capitol.

From Washington Times

When I first saw “Lackawanna Blues” at the Public, Bill Sims Jr., who composed the original musical, was onstage next to Santiago-Hudson.

From Los Angeles Times

The Conservatives have a majority on the public bill committee now scrutinising the legislation.

From BBC