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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Musyimi",
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        "legal_name": "Mutava Musyimi",
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    "content": "Much obliged, Hon. Speaker. I beg to move: THAT, given that the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No.2 of 2017) had been passed by the National Assembly, amended by the Senate and subsequently defeated when the Mediation Committee failed to agree on a version of the Bill within thirty (30) days, in accordance with the provisions of Article 113(4) of the Constitution, this House resolves that the Division of Revenue (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.22 of 2017) be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order 141(1) which provides that “a Bill, the Second Reading or Third Reading of which has been rejected may be introduced again in the next Session, or after the lapse of six months in the same Session but subject to fresh publication as provided in Standing Order 114.” As you are aware, you directed that the Budget and Appropriations Committee deliberates on the matter of the Division of Revenue Bill. Guided by you, we have sought republication of that Bill. But the law is very clear that unless we shorten the time, by the time we prosecute the matter, if we follow the normal procedure, it will not be possible for this Parliament to do so because this Parliament’s life comes to an end within that period. I think all of us know how important the Division of Revenue Bill is. As has been mentioned in the Motion, we tried to find consensus within the Mediation Committee that I was honoured to chair. We now need to meet and find direction, hopefully sooner than later, so that county governments can begin to appropriate their funds. This matter is urgent and the country is waiting for us to move forward on the issue. It is, therefore, with that in mind we are seeking that the period be reduced as is proposed by the Motion. I wish to move as such and request Hon. (Dr.) Makali Mulu, the Member for Kitui Central to, kindly, second the Motion. I thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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