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    "content": "Hon. Members, the Messages read in part that the Senate considered and passed the said Bills with amendments on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019, and now seeks the concurrence of the National Assembly. Standing Order 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 Bills be read the First Time during the next Sitting. Hon. Members, paragraph (2) of Standing Order 143 provides: “Following the 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 terms of Article 114 of the Constitution. In this regard, I direct that after the First Reading, the three Bills be referred to the Parliamentary Budget Office to offer advice that will enable the 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 Bills. Thank you, Hon. Members."
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