Object of the Bill
The object of this Bill is to amend the Excise Duty Act, 2014, to provide for the definition of fruit juice, un-denatured spirits, vegetable juice and powder for reconstitution into beer; to amend Schedule 2 to the Act, to revise the excise duty on certain excisable goods and services and for related matters.
Bill Document
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FPED3-24-Report on the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2024.pdf
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Minority Report on the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2024.pdf
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Excise Duty (Amendment) Act, 2024.pdf
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The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Sponsored By Hon. Matia Kasaija (Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development)
Committee: The Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development
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First Reading/Committee
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Second Reading
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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. As a formal agreement by the State, this act of consent represents the final step in the Bills process, underlining the vital role that the President plays in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.
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Bill passed on 17/07/2024
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. As a formal agreement by the State, this act of consent represents the final step in the Bills process, underlining the vital role that the President plays in the legislative process and the importance of checks and balances in our democratic system.
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970