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    "id": 1393593,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1393593/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Kingi",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": " Hon. Senators, the Standing Orders outline the procedure for introduction, consideration and voting on Bills in the Senate. As hon. Senators are aware, the First Reading is the formal introduction of a Bill in the Senate. The Second Reading relates to debate on the merits and demerits of a Bill. The Committee of the Whole relates to consideration of a Bill clause by clause, including amendments, if any, and the Third Reading serves as the final stage where general comments on a Bill may be made before voting and referral to the National Assembly. It has now become necessary for me to communicate a provision in the Standing Orders relating to co-sponsorship of Bills, as a number of sponsors may have overlooked this provision upon conclusion of Bills in the Senate and subsequent referral to the National Assembly for consideration. As you are aware, Standing Order No.161 of the Senate Standing Orders provides that upon passage of a Bill originating in the Senate, a certified copy of the Bill shall be forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly by way of a Message. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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