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    "id": 936494,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/936494/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Farhiya",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13179,
        "legal_name": "Farhiya Ali Haji",
        "slug": "farhiya-ali-haji"
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a Statement relating to activities of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, pursuant to Standing Order 51(1)(b) for the period of 1st July to 30th September, 2019. During the period under review, the Committee held a total of 15 sittings and considered three Bills. There were also three engagements with stakeholders. In respect of the Bills, the Committee considered the following two Bills - (1) Division of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.13 2019). (2) Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.2) (Senate Bills No.59 of 2019). (3) County Allocation of Revenue (Senate Bills No.8 of 2019). Regarding the Division of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No.13 of 2019), the Committee considered the Bill and proposed amendments, which were considered and approved by the Senate. The Bill was referred to the National Assembly. Regarding the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No.2) (Senate Bills No.59 of 2019), the Committee considered the Bill and proposed amendments, which were considered and approved by the Senate. However, the National Assembly rejected the amendments of the Senate and the Bill was referred for mediation. On the matter of Division of Revenue between the two levels of Government, the Committee proposes a framework to shield counties from a cash crunch, in the event of a prolonged mediation process. Regarding the Allocation of Revenue Bills (Senate Bills No.8 of 2019), the Committee considered proposed amendments. The Bill was approved by the House on 17th September, 2019, and referred it to the National Assembly. The Committee also considered the County Government Cash Disbursement Schedule and tabled the report in the House. Additionally, Pursuant to Standing Order 126 of the Senate Standing Orders, the Committee considered pre-publication stage and legislative proposal on amendment of Procurement and Asset Disposal Act by Sen. Cheruiyot."
}