What is a bill in parliament?
A bill is a proposal for a new law or a proposal to change an existing law that is presented for debate before the parliament. It can be initiated by the government, known as a government bill, or by a member of parliament, known as a private members bill. Government bills are introduced by ministers and relate to matters of public interest, including financial provisions, and are normally introduced in the House of Commons. Private members bills are submitted by members who are not ministers, parliamentary secretaries, speakers, or deputy speakers, and most originate in the House of Commons. Once a bill is introduced, it goes through a series of readings, committee reviews, and votes in both houses of parliament before it can become law.
