A draft of a proposed statute submitted to a legislature by one of its members for consideration and possible enactment. appropriation bill. A bill that, if enacted, would authorize the expenditure of government funds. engrossed bill.The draft of a bill as it is adopted by one house of a legislature and before it is sent to the other house for consideration. See also enrolled bill. enrolled bill. The final draft of a bill after it is adopted by both houses of a legislature, printed, checked f...