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"content": "(iii) There is already in law, at the national level, the element of spatial planning before a road is constructed or a market centre is established and, hence, there is no need to legislate. (iv) The Bill seeks to set standards for the construction of roadways, parkways and other public amenities, which is contrary to Paragraph 18 of Part 1 of the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution, which places the following areas under the mandate of the national Government: (a) Roads traffic; (b) The construction and operation of national trunk roads; and (c) Standards for the construction and maintenance of other roads by counties. (v) The Bill further purports to address construction and maintenance, both of which are under the purview of the national Government. (vi) The Bill is more administrative than legislative in its approach. (vii) The Bill is materially defective, both constitutional and legal aspects. Hon. Members, it is on the basis of these observations that I hereby rule that, further considerations of The County Roads, Walkways and Parking Bays Bill (Senate Bill No.18 of 2018) by this House be halted with immediate effect and no more should be heard of it. I thank you, Hon. Members. Next Order."
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