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"Christmas Tree" Bill
For "Christmas Tree" Bill we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Congressional and Legislative Assembly.
"Christmas Tree" Bill (Congressional) 
Informal nomenclature for a bill on the Senate floor that attracts many, often unrelated, floor amendments. (See also Rider.) The amendments that adorn the bill may provide special benefits to various groups or interests.
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"Christmas Tree" Bill (Legislative Assembly)
A "Christmas Tree" bill is generally passed late in a legislative session and contains funding for particular projects. It gains its name from the "ornaments" that are attached to attract votes.
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