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    "id": 895850,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, you may recall that the Assumption of Office of the County Governor Bill (Senate Bill No. 1 of 2018) was passed by the National Assembly on Thursday, 6th December 2018 with amendments. The Message in respect of the Assumption of Office of the County Governor Bill (Senate Bill No. 1 of 2018) conveys that the Senate agreed to all the amendments made by the National Assembly to the Bill. This, therefore, signifies the completion of the bicameral passage of the said Bill. This being a Senate Bill, it follows that the Speaker of the Senate will refer it to His Excellency the President for assent in accordance with the provisions of Article 112(2)(a) of the Constitution. Hon. Members, the second Message is in respect of the County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 13 of 2018). The Bills seeks to amend the County Governments Act to provide for additional qualifications of the chairperson of the county public service board and other relevant amendments. Standing Order No.143(1)(a) requires the Speaker to cause a Bill received from the Senate to be read the First Time upon conveyance of a Message from the Senate. Accordingly, I direct that the County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 13 of 2018) be read the First Time during the next Sitting of the House. Hon. Members, paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 143 provides that, and I quote: “Following First Reading, the Speaker shall, within reasonable time, pronounce his or her opinion contemplated under Article 114(2) of the Constitution.” The opinion envisioned under Standing Order No. 143(2) is a pronouncement by the Speaker as to whether a Bill originating in the Senate is a money bill in terms of Article 114 of the Constitution. In this regard, I direct that after the First Reading, the Bill will be referred to the Parliamentary Budget Office to offer advice that will enable the Speaker to form the opinion contemplated under Standing Order No. 143(2). Thereafter, I shall guide the House accordingly on how to proceed with the consideration of the said Bill. I thank you, Hon. Members."
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