legislative proposal
[ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪtɪv prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: legislative proposals
proposta legislativa
1. A formal suggestion or draft of a law submitted to a legislative body for consideration and voting
The senator introduced a legislative proposal to reform the healthcare system.
O senador apresentou uma proposta legislativa para reformar o sistema de saúde.
2. A bill or measure proposed by a legislator or legislative committee before it becomes law
Several legislative proposals were debated during the parliamentary session.
Várias propostas legislativas foram debatidas durante a sessão parlamentar.
In Brazil, the term 'projeto de lei' (literally 'law project') is more commonly used in official legislative contexts than the literal translation 'proposta legislativa,' though both are understood. In the United States Congress, legislative proposals are tracked by bill numbers (e.g., H.R. 1, S. 101). The process of submitting and debating legislative proposals is fundamental to democratic governance in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
introduce a legislative proposal
table a legislative proposal
pass a legislative proposal
reject a legislative proposal
amend a legislative proposal
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