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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Sakaja",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Johnson Arthur Sakaja",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Yes, I have 58 minutes to go. I can see Sen. Naomi is shocked on whether I will use them. Hon. Martin Shikuku used to debate for three hours on the Floor of the House. So, I intend to make use of the time, but possibly less. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Determination of the Nature of Bills (Procedure) Bill is very important for the working of this House to ensure that both Houses of Parliament are able to work in concert with each other and move together so that we can stop the cacophony that has been there between both Houses with respect to determining whether a Bill should come to both Houses, whether it is a money Bill and the nature of it for it to proceed. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, our Constitution establishes a bicameral system of Parliament. Article 94 sets out the general mandate of Parliament while Article 95 and 96 goes to the specific roles of either House of Parliament. On the legislative mandate of this House, the Constitution in Article 96(2) states that- ―The Senates participates in the law making function of Parliament by considering, debating and approving Bills concerning counties as provided in Articles 109 to 113. If you look at 109 in the Constitution, it provides for the exercise for the legislative powers for both Houses. In summary, Article 109(2) says that- ―Any Bill may originate in the National Assembly‖ Article 109 (3) states that:- ―A Bill not concerning county governments is considered only in the National Assembly, and passed in accordance with Article 122 and the Standing Orders of the Assembly. Article 109(4) states that- ―A Bill concerning county governments may originate in the National Assembly or in the Senate and passed in accordance with Articles 110, 113, Articles 122 and 123 and the Standing Orders of the Houses.‖ Article 109 (5) states that- The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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