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    "id": 925970,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. Members, the five Messages read “that the Senate considered and passed the Bills on Wednesday, 10thJuly 2019 and now seeks the concurrence of the National Assembly.” Three of the Bills were passed with amendments and two Bills were passed without amendments. Hon. Members, Standing Order 143(1)(a) requires the Speaker to cause a Bill received from the Senate to be read a First Time upon conveyance of a Message from the Senate. Accordingly, I direct that the five (5) Bills be read a First Time during the next sitting. Hon. Members, Paragraph (2) of Standing Order 143 provides that – “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 143(2) is a pronouncement, by the Speaker, as to whether a Bill originating in the Senate is a ‘ Money Bill’ in the terms of Article 114 of the Constitution. In this regard, I direct that, after First Reading, the Bills be referred to the Parliamentary Budget Office to offer advice that will enable the Speaker to form the opinion as contemplated under Standing Order 143(2). Thereafter, I shall guide the House accordingly on how to proceed with consideration of the said Bills. I thank you. Next Order."
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