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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "weeks have worked tirelessly under strict deadlines to ensure the conclusion of business before them. I wish to commend the House for the diligence and commitment to the business of the House both in plenary and in its Committees throughout the year. Just to highlight part of the tremendous work done by this House this year, the House has transacted business as follows:- (i) Regarding Bills, a total of 36 Bills have been passed by this House. Ten Bills were passed and forwarded to the Senate for consideration and a further 16 Bills have undergone Second Reading and are now awaiting Committee of the Whole House. In addition, four Bills are undergoing the mediation process while two were passed but lost, and another two were rejected by the House. (ii) On Motions, a total of 195 Motions were introduced. Of those, 142 were ordinary Motions, 24 were Procedural Motions while 29 were Special Motions. 138 Motions were adopted, two deferred, three withdrawn while four were lost or defeated. Another 48 Motions are awaiting debate. Hon. Members also considered and approved 14 Sessional Papers. In addition, a total of 228 legislative proposals have been submitted for processing and publication into Bills. Out of those, 75 have been published and the remaining 153 legislative proposals are pending before the Budget Committee and respective Departmental Committees. Those legislative proposals are mainly by individual Members and will result into what is commonly referred to as Private Members Bills upon publication. Hon. Members, as the Session ends and the House proceeds on recess as it is tradition, it is prudent that Committees take a well-deserved break from the busy schedules of their own sittings and those of the plenary. This will allow you to spend valuable time with your families during the holiday season and also attend to your constituents. In addition, this will avail the officers and staff of Parliament an opportunity to take their annual leaves and also begin preparations for the next Session. Hon. Members, even as we break, I wish to remind the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Committee together with the Committee on Delegated Legislation to continue engaging with the CDF Board and the relevant State Departments so as to ensure preparation of draft regulations that will fully operationalize all sections of the recently passed National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2015 within the prescribed timelines."
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