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    "id": 993704,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/993704/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "The Temporary Speaker",
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    "content": "(Sen (Prof.) Kamar): Hon. Members, there is a Message from the National Assembly, which I will proceed to communicate right away. Hon. Senators, I wish to report to the Senate that pursuant to Standing Order No.41 (3) and (4), I have received the following Message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the Equalization Fund Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.43 of 2019). Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders No. 41(1) and 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby convey the following Message from the National Assembly- “WHEREAS the Equalization Fund Bill (National Assembly Bill No.43 of 2019) was published vide Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 87 of 18th June, 2019 as a Bill concerning county governments in terms of Article 110(1) of the Constitution, seeking to operationalize the Equalization Fund as established under Article 204 of the Constitution and create a framework for provision of services to marginalized areas; WHEREAS the National Assembly considered and passed the said Bill on Wednesday, 6th May, 2020 with amendments in the form attached hereto; NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of Article 110(4) of the Constitution and Standing Order 142 of the National Assembly Standing Orders, I hereby refer the said Bill to the Senate for consideration.” Pursuant to Standing Order No.157, which requires that a Bill originating in the National Assembly be proceeded with by the Senate in the same manner as a Bill introduced in the Senate by way of First Reading in accordance with Standing Order 139, I direct that the Bill be listed for First Reading on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. 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."
}