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    "id": 319862,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Deputy Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, I have two communications to make. Hon. Members, you will recall that on Tuesday, 11th September, 2012, when the Alcoholic Drinks (Amendment) Bill, 2012, came up for the First Reading, the Member for Mt. Elgon, hon. Fred Kapondi, rose on a point of order seeking the direction of the Chair, as to whether it was proper to proceed with the First Reading of The Alcoholic Drinks (Amendment) Bill, 2012, Bill No.39 of 2012 by the Member for Naivasha, hon. John Mututho in light of an earlier similar titled Bill sponsored by himself which was awaiting Second Reading. In summary, the following issues were raised for determination by the Chair:- (a) Whether the Alcoholic Drinks (Amendments) Bill, Bill No.19 of 2011 published by hon. Fred Kapondi was similar to the Alcoholic Drinks (Amendment) Bill, 2012 published by the hon. John Mututho. (b) Whether it was procedurally in order for two Bills to be published in respect of the same subject matter. Hon. Members, you will further recall that the Chair did then make preliminary observations on the issues raised, but was inclined to adjourn debate so as to study the matter in detail and give a comprehensive ruling or direction. The foundation of the arguments brought forward by the hon. Member for Mt. Elgon is that The Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendments) Bill, Bill No.39 of 2012 published in the name of hon. John Mututho is similar in content as The Alcoholic Drinks Control (Amendment) Bill, Bill No.19 of 2011, which is sponsored under the Bill by the hon. Mututho must, therefore, be set aside. Specifically the hon. Kapondi stated and I quote verbatim:- “I want your direction on this particular order because I have a similar amendment that passed through the First Reading on 21st July, 2011. It is currently pending in Second Reading. It is an amendment to the so-called Mututho Law. So, it is important to give guidance on whether it makes sense to have two private Members’ Bills before the House.”"
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