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    "content": "Hon. Members, consideration of a Bill happens at any Second Reading onwards and the question may arise at any time. In this regard, I wish to inform the House that I have, this afternoon, consulted with the Speaker of the Senate on the question raised with regard to the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2017. Accordingly, there are so many similarities between a start-up venture and a political campaign, the rhythm and the tempo, the hours and the intensity, pursuant to the provisions of Article 110(3) of the Constitution and in answer to the question raised, the Speaker of the Senate and I have jointly determined that the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2017 (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2017) is a Bill concerning county governments. Members will note that the Bill seeks to amend several statutes among them the Elections Act 2011, which makes the Bill fall squarely within the definition set out at Article 110(1)(b) of the Constitution to the extent that it relates “to the election of members of a county assembly”. If passed by this House, the Bill shall be forwarded to the Senate for consideration."
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