Object of the Bill
The object of this Bill is a reform, consolidate and streamline the law relating to tourism and in particular to set standards for service within the tourism sector; to provide for licensing, regulating and controlling of the tourism sector; to give effect to the implementation of the tourism policy for Uganda, 2003; to reconstitute the Uganda Tourist Board to make it private sector driven; to establish a tourism development levy; to establish a Tourism Development Fund. The Bill redesignates the Board as Uganda Tourism Board.
As of now the law of tourism is spread out in several enactments in an uncoordinated manner. Hence the need to promote a new bill to rectify the situation.
Bill Document
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Laws of Uganda (Acts) - THE UGANDA TOURISM ACT 2008.pdf
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The Tourism Bill, 2007
Sponsored By Hon. Janat Mukwaya (Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities)
Committee: The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry
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First Reading/Committee
The bill is still at First Reading, and the first stage of a bill is a passage through the floor of parliament. This stage is usually a formality, primarily focusing on introducing the Bill to the Parliament. It takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session. The significance of this stage lies in the fact that it marks the formal introduction of the Bill to the Parliament, setting the stage for further discussions and debates.
Second Reading
The Bill has now progressed to the Second Reading, a stage that offers the first opportunity for MPs to engage in a democratic debate on the main principles of the Bill. This stage, which usually takes up to 45 days after the first reading, allows for thorough discussion and ensures that all voices are heard. Once the second reading is complete, the Bill moves to the committee stage, where each clause and any amendments to the Bill may be debated, further highlighting the democratic nature of the process.
Third Reading
Parliament has passed the Bill. The third reading is the final chance for the Members of Parliament to debate its contents. Here, the debate is usually short and limited to what is actually in the Bill rather than, as at the second reading, what might have been included.
Presentation/Waiting Assent
The Bill is now awaiting the Presidents assent, a crucial step in its journey. When the Floor of Parliament has passed a Bill, it is presented to the President, who carefully reviews it, considering its implications and ensuring it aligns with the governments policies and the Constitution. The Presidents assent is the final step in the Bills journey, marking its transition from a proposed law to an enacted one, underscoring this decisions importance in the legislative process.
Assented by President
At this crucial point, the Bill has transformed into an Act of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, it requires the Presidents assent before it can be enacted into law. This act of consent, a formal agreement by the State, represents the final step in the Bills process, underscoring the pivotal role of the President in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.
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Bill passed on 28/04/2008
At this crucial point, the Bill has transformed into an Act of Parliament, marking a significant milestone in its journey. However, it requires the Presidents assent before it can be enacted into law. This act of consent, a formal agreement by the State, represents the final step in the Bills process, underscoring the pivotal role of the President in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970