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    "content": "communicated to all Senators pursuant to Standing Order No.40 (5) on 23rd December, 2014 as we were on recess. The message states as follows:- “Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly. Whereas the Public Service (Values and Principles) Bill, National Assembly Bill No.29 of 2014 was published in the Kenya Gazette supplement No.112 of 25th July, 2014 as a Bill concerning county governments in terms of Article 110(1)(a) of the Constitution and the provisions of Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. Whereas the said Bill whose objectives is to give effect to Article 232 of the Constitution was considered and passed by the National Assembly on 3rd December, 2014. Now, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution and Standing Order No.142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby forward the said Bill to the Senate, the effect of which is to seek concurrence of the Senate to the said Bill as passed by the National Assembly.” Hon. Senators, Standing Order No.148 requires that the Bill which originates in the National Assembly be proceeded with by the Senate in the same manner as a Bill introduced in the Senate by way of First Reading in accordance with Standing Order No.129. I would also like to draw your attention to the fact that this is a Bill with a constitutional deadline in accordance with Article 261(1) and the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution. Consequently, it has been scheduled to be read a First Time today. Also slated for First Reading today is the Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill, No.31 of 2014, whose Message from the National Assembly, I communicated to you yesterday. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.130 (1), the Public Service (Values and Principles) Bill, National Assembly Bill No.29 of 2014 shall stand committed to the Standing Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights. I direct that pursuant to Standing Order No.130 (4) the Standing Committee facilitates public participation and concludes consideration of the Bill as soon as possible so that the Second Reading is commenced without delay. Thank you."
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