2. What is the difference between a statute and a bill? a. A bill is proposed legislation that becomes a statute only after it is properly enacted b. A bill is what legislation is called before it is reviewed by the Senate, but after it has been passed by the House of Commons c. Legislation proposed by the government (i.e., cabinet minister) is called a statute, whereas legislation proposed by a private member (i.e., backbencher] is called a bill d. The words "bill" and "statute" are synonymous