noun
legislative bill; measure
A formal proposal submitted to a legislative body, such as a parliament or council, for deliberation and voting.
政府は新しい税制改革の議案を国会に提出した。
The government submitted a new tax reform bill to the Diet.
The bill was passed by a majority vote.
noun
agenda item
An item listed on the agenda of a meeting or conference for discussion; broader than a legislative bill.
次の議案は来年度の予算案です。
The next agenda item is the budget proposal for next fiscal year.