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    "id": 927855,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Standing Order No.143(1) 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 referring Bills to the National Assembly. Accordingly, I direct that the Bill be read a First Time at the next Sitting of this House. Hon. Members, Paragraph (2) of Standing Order 143 provides thus: “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 Bill be referred to the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) to offer advice that will enable the Hon. Speaker to form the opinion contemplated under Standing Order 143(2). Thereafter, I shall guide the House accordingly on how to proceed with the consideration of the said Bill."
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