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    "content": "I also hope the select Committees took the opportunity during this recess to consider and conclude on pending business. In accordance with the Calendar of the Senate, Part IV would have seen the Senate transact business until 17th October, 2024, with a two-week break between 18th October, and 4th November, 2024. However, during a meeting of the Senate Business Committee (SBC) held today, 17th September, 2024, the Committee deliberated on the modalities for varying the dates of the Senate Mashinani from the initial date in September to the month of October, 2024. For this reason, it is necessary for the Senate Calendar for Part IV to be altered. In this regard, at the appropriate time, the Senate Majority Leader will move a Motion on the alteration of the Senate Calendar to alter the dates for the Senate Mashinani. Hon. Senators, a major hallmark of Part III of the Senate Calendar was the passage of a resolution on the current state of the nation on 24th July, 2024. Hon. Senators will recall that a Motion was introduced and moved in the Senate on the subject following countrywide protests by Gen Zs in June, 2024 due to their dissatisfaction with the policy direction that the country was taking. In the resolution, the Senate recommended that various Government agencies and a number of select Committees of the Senate take action on critical issues affecting the country. The select Committees to which the recommendations were directed are, therefore, urged to report progress at an opportune time on the measures taken to actualise the recommendations in the resolution. Hon. Senators, resumption of sittings in Part IV of the Senate Calendar finds the Senate with an already full agenda. In terms of legislative business, a total of 58 Bills are pending conclusion, 22 Motions are pending conclusion, 22 Petitions are due for reporting by respective Standing Committees, while 394 Statements are pending conclusion by Standing Committees. In addition, questions have been scheduled in the Order Paper for Wednesday morning following the reconstitution of the Cabinet. I urge all Senators with scheduled Questions to prioritise Plenary sittings on Wednesday mornings to prosecute the business. Additionally, I implore upon Standing Committees to expedite the consideration of business pending before them and table reports pursuant to the Standing Orders. I also urge the Senate Majority Leader and the Senate Minority Leader to do all that is necessary within the Standing Orders, so that the business before the Senate is fast- tracked. Hon. Senators, in conclusion, my office remains at your disposal to assist you in discharging your constitutional responsibilities. I will continue to support each Senator individually and in the Committees that you serve. I wish you the very best for the remainder of this Session. Thank you. Take your seats, hon. Senators, I have some Messages to pass."
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