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    "content": "on Legal Affairs and Human Rights and the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, Senate Bill No.2 of 2014 by Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. Hon. Senators, Standing Order No.138(2) of the Senate Standing Orders states as follows and I quote:- “No amendment shall be moved to any part of a Bill by any Senator, other than the Senator in charge of the Bill, unless written notification of the amendment shall have been given to the Clerk at least twenty four hours before the commencement of the sitting at which that part of the Bill is considered in Committee of the Whole.” In order to facilitate orderly transaction of business at the committee stage on the five Bills, I would like to request hon. Senators who intend to propose amendments to any of the Bills, to forward their proposed amendments to the office of the Clerk by 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 25th July, 2014. This is necessary to facilitate drafting, where necessary, and for approval by the Speaker. It will also serve as a notice of amendment to the sponsor of the Bill and enable us to avoid the situation where substantive amendments are brought on the Floor of the Senate during Committee Stage which causes confusion because such amendments are not contained in the Order Paper. Substantive amendments brought after the indicated timelines will not be approved. Hon. Senators, I also wish to bring to your attention that pursuant to Article 123 of the Constitution and Standing Order No.71 of the Senate Standing Orders, the House must proceed on a division on every Bill and for every amendment proposed. Additionally, a vote is carried only if it is supported by a majority of all the delegations. The import of that last part is to request and implore you, hon. Senators, to ensure that on those two days that we shall be in committee for those five bills, it is imperative that as many of you as possible are in the House, so that we are able to deliberate and pass the Bills as necessary. Thank you. Next Order!"
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