A proposal discussed in the parliament and passed for signing to become a law is a

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A bill is a proposed piece of legislation that is formally introduced, discussed, and debated in parliament. The process of turning a bill into law typically follows these stages:

1. First Reading - the bill is introduced and its title is read.
2. Second Reading - the general principles of the bill are debated.
3. Committee Stage - the bill is examined in detail, clause by clause.
4. Report Stage - the committee's findings and amendments are reported to the full house.
5. Third Reading - the final version is debated and voted on.
6. Presidential Assent - the bill is sent to the President (or Governor) for signing.

After the bill is passed by parliament and signed by the executive, it becomes an Act (a law). Until it receives that signature, it remains a bill. The question describes this exact process: a proposal discussed in parliament and passed, awaiting signing to become law.

A decree is legislation made by a military head of state, and an edict is issued by a state military governor. Neither involves parliamentary discussion or passage.