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    "id": 1492699,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 41, I wish to report to the House that I have received a Message from the Senate regarding the approval of the mediated version of the Sugar Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022). The Message conveys that on 24th October 2024, the Senate considered the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.34 of 2022), and approved its mediated version in the form developed by the Mediation Committee, pursuant to Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 167(3) of the Senate Standing Orders. You may recall that the said Bill was committed to a Mediation Committee, pursuant to Article 112(1)(b) of the Constitution, following the National Assembly's rejection of part of the Senate amendments to the Bill on 1st August 2024. You will further recall that on 18th October 2024, the National Assembly considered the Report of the Mediation Committee on the Sugar Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022), and similarly approved the mediated version of the said Bill in the form that was developed by the Mediation Committee. The approval of the mediated version of the Sugar Bill, 2022 by the two Houses of Parliament effectively concluded the bicameral consideration of the Bill in accordance with the provisions of Article 110 of the Constitution. Subsequently, it was presented for assent in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(5) of the Constitution. Indeed, His Excellency the President assented to it on 1st November 2024. Thank you, Hon. Members."
}