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    "id": 952608,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/952608/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": "Order, Sen. Orengo! The National Assembly proceeded to send the Senate a message, which I subsequently reported to the Senate on 17th September, 2019. On the same day, 17th September, 2019, the Bill as passed by the National Assembly was presented for assent and was duly assented to. Hon. Senators, the procedure for referring Bills for Presidential Assent is clearly set out under Articles 110(5) and 113(3) of the Constitution. Article 110(5) of the Constitution deals with the procedure when both Houses pass the Bill in the same form and provides that:- “If both Houses pass the Bill in the same form, the Speaker of the House in which the Bill originated shall, within seven days, refer the Bill to the President for assent.” Article 113(3) of the Constitution provides for the procedure for referring a version of the Bill proposed by a mediation committee for Presidential Assent. It states that: “If both Houses approve the version of the Bill proposed by the mediation committee, the Speaker of the National Assembly shall refer the Bill to the President within seven days for assent.” Hon. Senators, the Division of Revenue (No. 2) Bill, National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2019, being a version of a Bill proposed by a mediation committee, would fall within the procedure envisaged under Article 113(3) of the Constitution and would, therefore, be a Bill to be presented for assent by the Speaker of the National Assembly. As a matter of practice, both Speakers and Clerks have usually certified a Bill which has been considered by both Houses. However, this is not an obligation under any law, but is good practice that has developed. 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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