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    "id": 625174,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Wakhungu",
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        "legal_name": "Chrisantus Wamalwa Wakhungu",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I rise to second this Procedural Motion. It is important because we have some Bills with constitutional timelines. We extended the period for consideration last year and so I do not think we have any other provision for extension. We must create time so that we debate these Bills and pass them. As my colleague had indicated, there are other Bills which concern counties. We know that it is a requirement that such Bills have to go to the Senate. In case of mediation, we need to have sufficient time. As we approach the general elections, many Members of Parliament may not find time to come to the Floor of the House towards the end of their term and as such, we might have problems of quorum. It is important that we do this now while we still have time. As indicated, we have so many laws which we require like yesterday, for instance, the election laws. It is important that we pass it as quickly as possible. We have seen legislative proposals indicating that Members of Parliament should have degrees. Some Members can complete their degrees within the remaining timeframe. When that time comes, they will have degrees if at all the Bill goes through. I humbly request, hon. Members, that as we start sitting on Thursday, the issue of quorum will be very critical. I request you to be here by 9.30 a.m., every Thursday, so that we find time to clear the business of this House. I beg to second."
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