PUBLIC BILL Definition & Meaning

public bill

noun

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

public bill

noun

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

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of public bill¹

First recorded in 1670–80

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The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill has been passed by the House of Commons and is now being considered by The House of Lords.

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The measure, called the Protection From Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, was introduced by lawmakers earlier this year.

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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."

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

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

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