In the legislative process, a bill is a ....

A.

Proposal before the legislature

B.

Law passed by the legislature

C.

Motion accepted for debate

D.

Motion rejected after debate

Correct answer is A

A bill is proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature. Once a bill has been enacted into law, it is called an act of the legislature, or a statute. Bills are introduced in the legislature and are discussed, debated and voted upon.