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    "id": 1199380,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Tabitha Keroche",
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    "content": "After the First Reading of a Bill, the Bill is committed to the relevant Standing Committees which conduct public participation and tables a Report in the Senate, which in turn guides debate on the Bill. Additionally, Senators may present Statements pursuant to Standing Orders Nos.52 and 53, to address issues affecting or concerning counties or regarding Government policies, actions or inactions. Senators may also present Petitions pursuant to Standing Order No. 232 (1) (b). The Statements and Petitions are then committed to the relevant Committees pursuant to the Standing Orders. Committees are then expected to consider these Statements and Petitions and report to the Senate by way of a report tabled in the Senate for consideration in observance of the timelines provided for by the Standing Orders. It is paramount to state that there are a number of critical Bills that lapsed during the term of the 12th Parliament. The Senate leadership will consider these Bills so as to have them republished for introduction to the Senate. Returning Senators who had sponsored Bills that were not successful through the legislative process in the 12th Parliament are encouraged to have them republished at the earliest opportunity, while Committee Chairpersons and Senators who wish to take up Bills that lapsed are equally encouraged to liaise with the Office of the Clerk to have them republished. Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir, I thank you and hereby lay the Statement on the Table of the House."
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