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    "id": 613266,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mwaura",
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        "legal_name": "Isaac Maigua Mwaura",
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    "content": "Personally, I did some Motions in March and now the Third Session of the 11th Parliament is nearly over, yet they have never seen the Floor of the House. So, it is very frustrating because when we come to this august House, we want to legislate and have persuasive ideas, but if they are frustrated by red tape in Parliament, it becomes very disappointing. If you look at Article 114 of the Constitution, if the Budget and Appropriations Committee refuses to give a go ahead, does it mean that this plenary fails to benefit from such persuasions because that matter ceases? If you look at the provisions of that Article, it requires the National Assembly---In fact, it uses the word “may” proceed to determine that matter. As things are currently, our Standing Orders speak to the fact that the relevant Committee is the Budget and Appropriations Committee, which is okay anyway because they are the ones that deal with money Bills. However, even if the Budget and Appropriations Committee does not agree with the proponent of such legislative proposal, it is my opinion that it should still come to the Floor of the House, so that the House in its wisdom can make a determination. Otherwise Members become very frustrated when you make very good suggestions and then they die midway. You do not know who is dealing with it. You do not know whether it has lapsed and then you look like you are not doing your work as a legislator."
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