The Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 27 November 2002 [Session 1]
This was a Government Bill. Government Bills before September 2012 were known as Executive Bills.
The Bill was passed on 26 March 2003 and became an Act on 1 May 2003
If the Bill is passed by MSPs, it can then get Royal Assent and become an Act.