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    "id": 1475661,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Abass",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Abass Sheikh Mohamed",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1)(b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations for the period commencing April to August, 2024. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the reporting period, the committee held 32 sittings in which it considered various activities pertaining to its mandates. As a snapshot, the committee transacted the following legislative business: (a) The committee considered the following two Bills which it is about to conclude and table the respective reports before the House- (i) The County Oversight and Accountability Bill, (Senate Bills No.3 of 2024). (ii) The Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.12 of 2024). (b) The committee processed five statements, which were sought from the committee. Out of the five statements, the committee considered and concluded two, leaving three statements pending before the committee. (c) The committee jointly with the Standing Committee of Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLACHR) is considering the Petition on restraining county government from hiring law firms for legal representation in court cases."
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