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    "speaker_name": "Sen (Dr.) Khalwale",
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, in consideration of the Bills, the committee noted great overlap and repetition in a number of Bills. For example: (a) The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill No.3 (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2024), a Bill recently received from the National Assembly has similar provisions relating to the financial transferred functions. These provisions are already contained in the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023), which was sponsored by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, processed by this House and referred to the National Assembly in 2024 for consideration. (b) The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill No.2 (National Assembly Bills No.26 of 2024). We found that these have similar provisions as those contained in the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill of 2024, (Senate Bills No. 27 of 2024), relating to the submission of the County Finance Bill. The committee had tabled a report on the Senate Bill and the Bill is awaiting scheduling for Second Reading in the Senate. The committee is, therefore, recommending for well-coordinated mechanism between the House's Leadership in order to eliminate duplication of Bills and redeem the legislative resources. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the Second Quarter of the year, the committee is scheduled to: (a) Hold a consultative forum on the County Wards Equitable Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 20 of 2024). (b) Process the following: (i) The Division of Revenue Bill. (ii) The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill. (iii) The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill. (iv) The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill. (c) Consider the reports of the CoB on the implementation of the County Government's Budget. (d) Hold meetings with various county executives to consider issues related to pending bills in the county government's budget; and, (e) Conclude consideration of the Senate Resolution on the level of public in Kenya. Mr. Speaker, Sir, within the same quarter, the committee is expected to consider the County Allocation of Revenue Bill for financial year 2025/2026 and the County Governments Additional Allocations for financial year 2025/2026. In conclusion, I wish to thank your Office and the Office of the Clerk of the Senate for the continuous support accorded to the committee in executing its mandate. Lastly, I also wish to thank Members of the committee for their diligence and contributions during the committee's activities. I have read the statement on behalf of the Chairperson, retired captain and former governor, Sen. Ali Ibrahim Roba, EGH, MP. I thank you."
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