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    "content": "Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order No.46(3) and (4), I received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly, regarding the passage by the National Assembly of the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bills No.55, of 2022.) The Message, which is dated Thursday, 26th October, 2023, was received on Tuesday, 31st October 2023, in the office of the Clerk of the Senate. Pursuant to the said Standing Order, I now proceed to report the Message. “Pursuant to the provision of Standing Order No.41(1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following message from the National Assembly: Whereas the National Rating Bill, National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022 was published via Kenya Gazette Supplement No.185 on 15th November, 2022 as a Bill seeking to provide a comprehensive legislative framework for imposition of property rates on land and buildings by County Governments, the valuation of rateable property, the appointment and powers of property valuers and establishment, powers and functions of the National Rating Tribunal; Whereas, on Wednesday 11th October, 2023, the National Assembly considered and passed the National Rating Bill, National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022, with amendments, and in the form attached herewith; Now, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of article 110(4) of the Constitution and Standing Orders No.41(1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby refer the Bill to the Senate for consideration.” Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.163, which requires that a Bill which originates in the National Assembly, be preceded with by the Senate in the same manner as a Bill introduced in the Senate by way of First Reading in accordance with Standing Order No.144, I direct that the National Rating Bill, National Assembly Bills No.55 of 2022, be listed in tomorrow’s Order Paper for purposes of the Bill being read the First Time. Next Order, Clerk."
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