In some countries , such as Spain and Portugal , a Bill has different names depending on whether it comes from the government ( e.g. `` Project '' ) or from the Parliament ( e.g. `` Proposition '' or Private Member 's Bill ) . In some countries , such as in Spain and Portugal , the term for a bill differs depending on whether it is initiated by the government ( when it is known as a `` project '' ) , or by the Parliament ( a `` proposition '' , i.e. a private member 's bill ) .