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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Wakili Sigei",
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    "content": "The key word here is that it would be tabled for consideration by the Members. Therefore, as a matter of procedure, we will not need the provisions of Standing Order No.237 because it becomes superfluous by virtue of the fact that Members have been allowed to deal with that report on Standing Order No.238 by the issue of the report or recommendation as a Motion. Fourth, the Senate is expected under Standing Order No.238(c), as amended, to consider a report under Paragraph 2 within 14 sitting days of its tabling. This is aimed at ensuring that we do not leave out recommendations of various committees on reports to gather dust in the shelves. That is why a timeline is provided for Members to make sure that they deal with it and a follow-up as of course previously amended under Standing Order No.228. This will be followed up and dealt with by the relevant committee that the Petition was committed to. Lastly, Standing Order No.239 is proposed to be amended. It provides for copies of responses to the Petition as have been filed. The Committee is proposing that the Petitioner is supposed to be notified of the decision or the recommendation of the committee. The Clerk of the Senate is mandated under the newly proposed amendments to Standing Order No.239 to communicate within 14 days of the resolution of the Senate under Standing Order No.238 in writing so that the petitioner or the institution is informed of the decision. They will be able to follow up to ensure that if it is something ought to be implemented, they will support the relevant committee. There are additional proposals that Members had made but the Committee in its wisdom considered. Some were rejected because they are already provided for by the Standing Orders. The eventual effect was not to agree to the proposal for amendment. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I ask hon. Members to approve this amendment as they contribute to it. This is aimed at enriching the debate in the House. It also ensures that Members are involved in the proposed amendment on how we deal with Petitions and voting, to make sure that at any given time, prior to a decision being taken by the House, 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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