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    "id": 1493526,
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    "speaker_name": "Emgwen, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Josses Lelmengit",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Article 113(2) of the Constitution and Standing Order 150(3), this House adopts the Report of the Mediation Committee on the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bill No.55 of 2022), laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 5th November 2024, and approves the Mediated version of the National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bill No.55 of 2022). Hon. Temporary Speaker, the Bill is sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party and seeks to enhance property rating systems at the county level and align national and county interests in property taxation. The Mediation Committee was formed under Article 112(2)(b) of the Constitution to reconcile the differences arising from the amendments proposed by the Senate to the Bill. The Senate proposed the amendment’s key Clauses in the Bill which changes primarily intended to enhance clarity, streamline processes and ensure cooperative governance between national and county levels. The Mediation Committee has reviewed each of these amendments carefully, deliberated extensively and made informed resolutions. On the key areas of agreement and mediation, under Clause 2 definitions, the Mediation Committee agreed to revise the definition of the valuation roll and insert the definition of the Chief Government valuer proposed by the Senate to improve clarity. However, the Mediation Committee did not adopt the Senate's proposal to redefine occupier as existing proficiency sufficiently defined the term. On Clauses 12, 20, 30 and 32, the Mediation Committee agreed with the amendments proposed by the Senate regarding consultation with the Council of Governors to foster collaboration and accountability between national and county levels. Under Clause 32, the Mediation Committee adopted the amendments proposed by the Senate that require county assemblies to approve valuation roles within the specified timeframe, adding predictability to the property valuation process. Some clauses have not been adopted and there are various reasons. Under Clause 56, the Mediation Committee did not adopt the amendments proposed by the Senate to standardise technological systems across counties for valuation role preparation. Respecting counties' autonomy to choose suitable systems based on individual needs. Under Article 34, the Mediation Committee proposed an alternative approach amendment proposal from the Senate by redrafting Sub-clause 6 to establish a structured process for handling objections to valuations involving the County Valuation Board before disputes escalate to a tribunal. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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