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    "content": "Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 41(4) of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I wish to report to the House that I have received a Message from the Senate regarding the approval of the 4th basis for revenue allocation among county governments, in accordance with Article 217(3) of the Constitution. The Message conveys that on Thursday, 12th June 2025, the Senate considered and approved the 4th basis for allocation among counties the share of national revenue that is annually allocated to the county level of government. This consists of the baseline allocation ratio and the formula for distribution for Financial Years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030. For clarity, the baseline allocation ratio refers to the shareable revenue allocated to the counties in the Financial Year 2024/2025. The formula contains parameters and various respective thresholds to be considered in determining the criteria for horizontal distribution of the shareable revenue among the 47 county governments. The parameters include the basic equal share, population, poverty and land area. Hon. Members, as you are aware, there is no doubt that we should appreciate the basis for revenue sharing among county governments is a very critical element in facilitating the seamless execution of devolved functions by county governments. Notably, the formula has implications on the Division of Revenue Bill and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. In this regard, the formula ought to be considered expeditiously, before the conclusion of the two Bills. As contemplated under Article 217 of the Constitution, the National Assembly may consider the Senate’s resolution and vote to approve it with or without amendments or reject it in total. It is worth noting that the decision of the National Assembly to amend or reject the Senate’s resolution on the formula requires the support of at least, two-thirds of the Members of the National Assembly, being not less than 233 Members. So, if anyone wants to amend the resolution, he or she must garner the support of 233 Members. Anyone who wants it rejected, must also do so. In order for the House to commence consideration of the resolution of the Senate, I direct as follows: 1. THAT, the Message from the Senate, together with the accompanying 4th Basis of Revenue Allocation Formula, is hereby, committed to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for expedited consideration. 2. THAT, cognisant of the urgency of the matter, the Committee is expected to consider the formula and submit a report to the House on Tuesday, 24th June 2025. 3. THAT, the House Business Committee shall place the Senate resolution in the Order Paper on Tuesday, 24th June 2025 for consideration by the House. 4. THAT, the Clerk is hereby directed to circulate the Message containing the formula to all Members and publish it on the parliamentary website. 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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